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ID 5998126 - DE - Independent evaluation of the RAISE programme

Department for Education · Education

In brief

Department for Education awarded research and consultancy work to National Children's Bureau on 2 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

The Department of Education (the Buyer) required a Supplier to undertake an independent evaluation of the RAISE programme. The Supplier must provide ongoing evidence and assessment to assist the Programme Board and Locality Reference Groups in refining the programme throughout its delivery/the delivery of their Strategic Area Plans.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
National Children's Bureau (SME)
2 bids received
£399,160
Awarded 11 February 2026
3 March 2026 to 2 March 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 075834-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 013221-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 019166-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 075834-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 20 November 2025, last updated 3 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.