Contracts Award Notice - Quantitative Free Trade Agreement Evaluation

Department for Business and TradecontractContracts FinderRef tender_515093/1583300SME suitableVCSE suitablecomplete
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Estimated value

£1.2m

Awarded value

£1.2m

Awarded 11 May 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

16 Jun 2026

Deadline 25 Mar 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 to