Evaluation Scoping Studies (2 Lots)

The Gambling Commission is seeking to appoint one or two suppliers to conduct two separate evaluation scoping studies under two separate lots. Both studies will contribute to the Commission's aims of increasing our capacity to evaluate new requirements and policies, using data and analytics to make gambling regulation more effective and demonstrate how our understanding of our outcomes and our approach to evaluation has improved. The recommendations and outputs from both studies will inform the Commission's future evaluation approaches and contribute to wider policy considerations.

Lot 1 is focused on the identification of optimum approaches for evaluating the complex topic of harm reduction approaches, including customer interaction. Lot 2 is focused on exploring how collaborative approaches and co-production can be applied to evaluation in the gambling sector.

The opportunity is hosted via the Government Commercial Agency's e-Sourcing Portal, Jaggaer, and is being sourced through the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126). Suppliers registered on this DPS can access the opportunity.

For further details regarding the Research and Insights DPS, please visit https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6126. For further details regarding the DPS registration process, please visit https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6126?nav=0

Please note, the DPS is owned by the Government Commercial Agency and not the Gambling Commission. Therefore, please direct any queries regarding the DPS to the GCA Customer Service Team on info@gca.gov.uk or call on 0345 410 2222

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - Research services - 73110000 - Design and execution of research and development - 73300000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 79419000 Location of contract West Midlands Value of contract £50,000 Procurement reference 26-021 Published date 3 November 2026 Closing date 3 December 2026 Closing time 12pm Contract start date 17 February 2027 Contract end date 16 June 2027 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? Yes Description The Gambling Commission is seeking to appoint one or two suppliers to conduct two separate evaluation scoping studies under two separate lots. Both studies will contribute to the Commission's aims of increasing our capacity to evaluate new requirements and policies, using data and analytics to make gambling regulation more effective and demonstrate how our understanding of our outcomes and our approach to evaluation has improved. The recommendations and outputs from both studies will inform the Commission's future evaluation approaches and contribute to wider policy considerations. Lot 1 is focused on the identification of optimum approaches for evaluating the complex topic of harm reduction approaches, including customer interaction. Lot 2 is focused on exploring how collaborative approaches and co-production can be applied to evaluation in the gambling sector. The opportunity is hosted via the Government Commercial Agency's e-Sourcing Portal, Jaggaer, and is being sourced through the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126). Suppliers registered on this DPS can access the opportunity. For further details regarding the Research and Insights DPS, please visit https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6126. For further details regarding the DPS registration process, please visit https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM6126?nav=0 Please note, the DPS is owned by the Government Commercial Agency and not the Gambling Commission. Therefore, please direct any queries regarding the DPS to the GCA Customer Service Team on info@gca.gov.uk or call on 0345 410 2222 How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name Commercial Team Address Victoria Square House BIRMINGHAM B24BP England

Telephone: [contact details removed]

Closing: 3 December 2026, 12pm