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Evaluation Consultant - Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme

ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUMcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05cd08Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

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Awarded value

£45k

Awarded 17 Dec 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

17 Dec 2025

Description

Required Services: Royal Air Force Museum seeks to appoint an experienced Evaluation Consultant to deliver the summative evaluation for the Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The consultant will design and implement an evaluation framework, provide staff and volunteer training, and produce reports in 2027 and 2028 to assess outcomes across capital and activity strands. The work will use mixed-method approaches (quantitative and qualitative) to measure impact, assess audience outcomes, and capture lessons learned to inform future strategic and learning activity. The contract value is capped at £45,000 (excluding VAT), and the Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Midlands Development Programme delivery period will run from May 2025 to December 2028.

Scope

Reference
MDP-EVAL-2025
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
15 Dec 2025 to 31 Oct 2028
Possible extension to 31 Dec 2028

Contract may be extended if there is a delay to completion of the MDP activity being evaluated.

CPV classifications
79419000
92521100
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Skills and Social ValueQuestion 1 or 3. All questions to be answered in no more than 10 sides of A4. Please provide evidence demonstrating how your organisation meets the skills and social value requirements outlined in Section 5 of this Invitation to Tender. In the evaluation of the tender we will be looking for demonstration of appropriate skills to carry out the work and a demonstration of an understanding of the Museum's social value requirements in relation to this project.quality20.00%
Methodology, Programme and TeamQuestion 2 or 3. All questions to be answered in no more than 10 sides of A4. Please describe your proposed methodology, programme, and team structure for the delivery of this project including CV's of key project personnel where relevant. In the evaluation of the tender we will be looking for: - demonstration of understanding of the evaluation objectives and a clear and appropriate methodology (qualitative and quantitative) aligned with NLHF evaluation principles, - demonstration effective data collection plans, - demonstration of capacity to deliver the evaluation, with clarity on staffing, roles, and expertise; inclusion of key personnel CVs or summaries, - demonstration of a realistic plan to complete the work including milestones, deliverables, risk management, and communication approach with project stakeholders.quality30.00%
Relevant ExperienceQuestion 3 or 3. All questions to be answered in no more than 10 sides of A4. Please provide evidence of two similar projects your organisation has delivered, including (but not limited to): o Client name o A brief project description o Project size and scope References must be capable of being provided for each project listed as relevant experience. In the evaluation of the tender we will be looking for evidence of delivering at least two comparable evaluation projects within heritage, culture, or community engagement sectors, including examples of previous NLHF or similar projects. References must be capable of being provided for each project listed.quality20.00%
PricePrice (excluding VAT) should include the completion of all work requested in the detailed brief attached (Document 1) including preparation of methodology, training of staff and volunteers, carrying out data collection and analysis and preparation of reports.price30.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Bidders must demonstrate experience in evaluating heritage, cultural, or community engagement programmes. The appointed consultant must have the capacity to deliver mixed-method evaluation (qualitative and quantitative), work collaboratively with museum teams, and produce reports compliant with National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) standards. The contract will be managed in English and all outputs must be submitted in English.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£45k

Award date

17 Dec 2025

Contract start

27 Jan 2026

Contract end

31 Oct 2028

Awarded to
MR
MEL RESEARCH LIMITED
CH 03000946
SME