Contracts Award Notice - Quantitative Free Trade Agreement Evaluation
Estimated value
£1.2m
Awarded value
£1.2m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
16 Jun 2026
Description
This contract will allow DBT to commission a range of econometric and quantitative research projects as required over the coming years, supporting the production of interim monitoring outputs and full ex-post evaluation reports using approximately up to five years' worth of ex-post data from each FTA's date of entry into force. To continue delivering on its commitments, DBT requires a Supplier to provide ongoing analytical and evaluation services under a call-off contract. The Supplier will be expected to design and implement robust quantitative analyses, develop detailed evaluation frameworks, and provide technical support to the Authority's internal analysts to ensure that DBT's FTA M&E programme remains comprehensive, methodologically sound, and responsive to evolving policy priorities.
Scope
- Reference
- tender_515093/1583300
- Total value
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 04 Jun 2026 to 04 Jun 2030
- CPV classifications
- 79311400
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 25 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£1.2m
Award date
11 May 2026
Contract start
04 Jun 2026
Contract end
04 Jun 2030
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 11 May 2026 · Contract period 04 Jun 2026 — 04 Jun 2030
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