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Developmental Evaluation and Supporting Research SEUPB PEACEPLUS-funded - Skills Connect Programme

Awarded to Root Research and Impact

NOW Group(buyer)

Published
Published 19 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 2 January 2026

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Overview

NOW Group sought a qualified evaluator to undertake an independent, in-depth developmental evaluation and supporting research for the SEUPB PEACEPLUS-funded Skills Connect Programme across Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland. The scope involves working with project teams to support continuous learning and improvement across curriculum design, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement to generate evidence-based policy insights. The contract has been awarded to Root Research and Impact.

Contracting authority

  • NOW Group

    Procuring entity

    Belfast, Ireland

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What this covers

  • Developmental Evaluation of the Skills Connect Programme

    Skills Connect is seeking a suitably qualified evaluator to undertake an independent, in-depth developmental evaluation of its multi-site programme. This exciting opportunity involves working closely with project teams to support continuous learning and improvement across curriculum design, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Include: • Developing a Theory of Change framework • Identifying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Designing and implementing mixed-methods data collection • Supporting iterative programme development • Producing interim and final evaluation reports • Facilitating a co-designed strategy and implementation roadmap The successful evaluator will: • Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders • Lead data collection and analysis across multiple sites in NE NI and the border areas of ROI • Provide quarterly briefings and attend key advisory meetings • Deliver a Joint Strategy Report and Final Evaluation Report This contract offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of skills development and contribute to policy recommendations through evidence-based insights.

    Won by Root Research and Impact

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Published
19 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy servicesDesign and execution of research and development

Award outcome

Award date
12 March 2026
Contract period
1 January 2026 → 31 March 2029
Winner
  • Root Research and Impact

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    16 March 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    19 December 2025

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