Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1c-5d23-722b-9d60-c482ac6b4193/external-evaluation [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # External Evaluation [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £29,167 Published 20 Nov 2015 Deadline Closed 2 Dec 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender - Aims This evaluation aims to look at the Joint Programming Initiative More Years Better Lives (JPI-MYBL) two Fast Track Activities and evaluate the Fast Track mechanism against its stated aims and its impact. The Evaluation will draw on existing evidence and will collect new evidence through interviews with those involved with the two fast track programmes 1) Fast Track Data Mapping Project, 2) Fast Track Understanding employment participation of older workers. - Background Joint Programming is a European approach to pooling national resources in order to tackle common challenges. EU Member States commit to Joint Programming initiatives to implement agreed strategic research agendas. The JPI MYBL was established in 2010 with the following aims: • To develop a European Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) to identify research gaps, potential for alignment and joint activities. • To better coordinate national/regional and EU activities relevant for Demographic Change. • To exchange best practice, pooling of expertise/financial resources and performing joint activities. • To gain understanding of the phenomenon of Demographic Change through a cross-disciplinary and holistic approach • To have an impact on National and EU Agenda Setting (Horizon 2020). Additional information: To register on our e-sourcing portal click on [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this oppportunity email Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/084de7d5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileUK Shared Business Services Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited)[SectorMore Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [Included Outside Publication Faith in Nature Natural England 17 days left 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14a29-a2ce-7073-851a-05dd5c86a64c/included-outside-publication-faith-in-nature)[The provision of an online family history service for wales The National Library of Wales 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3ab0-72b7-a215-c1db7fc1c138/the-provision-of-an-online-family-history-service-for-wales)[Cymru Can Strategy Review Future Generations Commissioner for Wales 23 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3b47-71a7-b7c4-7d49c6871347/cymru-can-strategy-review)[Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local government Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-584b-7036-bbe3-327b4e51c3c7/sector-research-for-councils-to-learn-from-collaborative-ict-delivery-in-local-g)[Research services – Istraživanja vrsta i staništa u sklopu projekta PKK "Poboljšano upravljanje PPLP" Javna ustanova Park prirode Lonjsko polje 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-312a-7230-92e1-4783caf49f90/croatia-research-services-istrazivanja-vrsta-i-stanista-u-sklopu-projekta-pk)[Research and development services and related consultancy services – Multiannual FWC on monitoring, research and analysis related to VET and qualifications European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, CEDEFOP - European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training 59 days left 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-1b58-70d6-9e0f-07f8589ea85c/greece-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-mu)