Scope
Description
We are seeking a contractor to deliver an independent process evaluation to help us learn lessons from the design and implementation of the Widening Access Demonstrators Programme, to help inform future policy priorities in this space. Work must be delivered within a six-month timescale: we expect the work to commence at the end of September 2025, with a final report due ahead of the end of the financial year - March 2026. The total budget is up to £95k excluding VAT.
Total value (estimated)
- £95,000 excluding VAT
- £114,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
Participation
Conditions of participation
See ITT instructions document
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tendering portal 'Atamis' used the Contracting Authority for this procurement:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
User Guide:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
60% Technical, 30% Commercial, 10% Social Value
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government