Awarded contract

Evaluation of the NCEA Programme (2026-2029)

Details

Buyer: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Supplier(s): IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD
Value: £761,391
Duration: 3 years
Topic: Research services
Published: 14 August 2026
Source: uk:contracts_finder

Tender description

The evaluation will deliver an objective and methodologically rigorous assessment of the NCEA programme. It is vital that the supplier ensure comparability with findings and methods from previous evaluation phases (Phases 1 and 2), while updating the framework and reviewing evaluation questions, to reflect the current stage in the programme's life-cycle and the updated 2026/27-2028/29 NCEA business case.

Timeline

Completed: Award date23 July 2026
Completed: Award published14 August 2026
Current notice
Next: Contract expiry date30 June 2029in 3 years

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