Scope
Reference
C0063
Description
The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking a supplier to evaluate the Sustainable Steps Wales: Green Careers programme from June 2025 to June 2031 (contract value: £300,000). This five-year, £10 million programme (2025-2030) will support young people aged 16-30 in Wales into green careers, with a focus on supporting young people with disabilities and those from ethnically minoritised communities. The supplier will generate evidence to support delivery, inform key audiences, and influence decision-making. The supplier will: 1. Work with projects and the Fund to gather consistent, proportional data and evidence. 2. Conduct yearly monitoring and evaluation to assess programme delivery and impact. 3. Produce Insight Papers to share good practice, policy lessons, and achievements. 4. Actively engage decision-makers and stakeholders on behalf of the Fund, using evidence to influence policy and practice on youth employment and diversity in the green transition.
Contract 1. SUSTAINABLE STEPS WALES: GREEN CAREERS PROGRAMME EVALUATION (DORMANT ASSETS)
Supplier
Contract value
- £299,890 excluding VAT
- £359,868 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 August 2025
Contract dates
- 19 August 2025 to 18 August 2031
- Possible extension to 18 August 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
For completion of services only.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
performance can not appropriately be assessed using KPIs.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
National Learning and Work Institute
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXZX-3788-WXXX
St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane
Leicester
LE1 5PZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. SUSTAINABLE STEPS WALES: GREEN CAREERS PROGRAMME EVALUATION (DORMANT ASSETS)
Contracting authority
The National Lottery Community Fund
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLV-9975-CQQW
Apex House, 3 Embassy Drive
Birmingham
B15 1TR
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government