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

Concepts

• birmingham
• research and development
• green careers
• programme delivery
• sustainable steps wales
• dormant assets
• green careers programme
• wales
• the green transition
• programme evaluation

Location

United Kingdom:

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.

Renewal Options

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.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
• 79311400 - Economic research services
• 79315000 - Social research services

Indicators

• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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