SUSTAINABLE STEPS WALES: GREEN CAREERS PROGRAMME EVALUATION (DORMANT ASSETS)

The National Lottery Community FundcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-04fa65Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Published

04 Sept 2025

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.

Scope

Reference
C0063
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
16 Jun 2025 to 15 Jun 2031
Possible extension to 15 Jun 2032

The term of the Contract is 6 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year at the discretion of the Fund. The maximum budget for the Contract is £300,000 GBP including expenses (excluding VAT) for the initial term, and extension of up to 12 months has been included in the contract for completion of services only. No additional budget will be allocated to the extension.

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73200000
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79315000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

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TechnicalTotal Weighting: 85%quality
Commercial15%price

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