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Social Return & Investment Evaluation (SROI) PEACEPLUS funded Skills Connect Programme

Awarded to Business Improvement Solutions

Published: Published 19 December 2025
Deadline: Closed 2 January 2026

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Overview

NOW Group sought experienced evaluators to deliver a theory-informed, evidence-based Social Return on Investment (SROI) evaluation for the PEACEPLUS-funded Skills Connect programme, aligned with the Seven Principles of SROI. The evaluation aims to support strategic learning, stakeholder engagement, and policy development in reducing skills gaps across Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland. The contract has been awarded to Business Improvement Solutions.

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NOW GroupProcuring entity
1 awarded contract
Belfast, Ireland
IE-NATIONAL: NI043774

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Social Return on Investment (SROI) Evaluation – Skills Connect Programme
Skills Connect is inviting tenders from experienced evaluators to deliver a theory-informed, evidence-based Social Return on Investment (SROI) evaluation aligned with the internationally recognised Seven Principles of SROI. This evaluation will support strategic learning, stakeholder engagement, and policy development across the programme. Key Responsibilities Include: • Development of an Outcomes Framework and impact map • Annual SROI calculation and impact score • Comprehensive end-of-project SROI report • Stakeholder engagement and co-design activities • Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis • Recommendations for future programme and policy design Deliverables Include: • Quarterly briefings (12 total) • Annual interim report • Final SROI report with financial valuation of social outcomes This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact regional initiative focused on inclusive skills development and social value creation.
Won by Business Improvement Solutions

Key details

Country: Ireland
Status: In delivery
Category: Services
Procedure: Open
Contract type: Framework agreement
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: 19 January 2026
Contract period: 1 January 2026 → 31 March 2029

Winner

Business Improvement Solutions

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Contract
24 April 2026
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19 December 2025

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