UKRI-6017-METIUS

Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Value
£166,667
Closes
16 November 2026
Where
Swindon, Wiltshire, the South West
Type
Open tender

In plain English

UK Research & Innovation is looking for an independent evaluation of METIUS, a five-year £14.5 million programme that uses AI to make research evidence faster, more relevant and easier for policymakers to use. The evaluator will measure whether the programme has increased policymakers' use of synthesised evidence in policy development, and recommend improvements for future research investment.

What the buyer wants

• Design and deliver an evaluation of how far METIUS has increased policymakers' use of synthesised evidence, including the wider benefits for evidence-informed policy in the UK and internationally. • Produce actionable insights that will shape the design and delivery of future UKRI research investments. • Demonstrate robust evaluation methods, such as mixed-methods research, stakeholder interviews and surveys of policymakers, with clear reporting and governance.

Likely requirements

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Lack of demonstrable experience in policy evaluation, evidence synthesis or research-grade mixed-methods work, which is the core of what UKRI will score most heavily.

How to bid

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