# Evaluation of the NCEA Programme \(2026-2029\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by DEFRA.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [DEFRA](/buyers/defra/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Ipsos
- Award value: £761,391
- Tender value: £761,391
- Award date: 23 July 2026
- Published: 14 August 2026
- Contract start: 23 July 2026
- Contract end: 30 June 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: e5f4720e-074c-4204-9a69-1e1dbffeb8ce-910925
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd0f88da-cd92-4f5b-ba93-3d94be2dcef7

## 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f4720e-074c-4204-9a69-1e1dbffeb8ce-910925)