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    ContractsIndependent Evaluation and Learning Partner for NDC Support Programme
    Awarded contract

    Independent Evaluation and Learning Partner for NDC Support Programme

    Awarded
    £853.1k
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Contract awarded to hire an independent evaluator to assess the performance and impact of the NDC Support Programme.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 19 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £853.1k
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £853,083
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      15 Jun 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NG
      NIRAS GROUP (UK) LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    19 Aug 2026Today15 Jun 2026

    Brief

    Contract Award Notice for the engagement of an Independent Evaluation and Learning Partner to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) Support Programme. This contract seeks a qualified partner to evaluate programme effectiveness, measure impact against stated objectives, document learning outcomes, and provide evidence-based recommendations for programme improvement. The successful contractor will assess the programme's implementation, performance metrics, stakeholder engagement, and contribution to climate and development goals. Interested suppliers should demonstrate expertise in programme evaluation, climate finance, development impact assessment, and have experience working with similar capacity-building initiatives.

    Track record

    8 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

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    Who wins here
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    2. NIRAS GROUP (UK) LTD2× · 25%
    3. NERA UK LIMITED1× · 13%
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    6e09d775-7e5f-47a9-9012-6876478ce46d-911367
    DE
    Buyer
    DESNZ
    Sector
    Research & Innovation