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Darwin Initiative Darwin Plus and IWT Challenge Fund Scheme Evaluation

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on the evaluation of the "Darwin Initiative Darwin Plus and IWT Challenge Fund Scheme." This project falls under the environmental impact assessment category and is set to be conducted over two years, commencing from 10th September 2020 and concluding on 9th March 2022. The estimated contract value is £276,905, with the procurement method being selective via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period for this contract ended on 21st July 2020, indicating a previous opportunity for registration and submissions for interested vendors.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services and evaluations, particularly those that specialise in impact assessment and project evaluation methodologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves in a strong position to compete, especially those with experience in synthesising complex outcomes and delivering value-for-money assessments in similar government-funded initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Darwin Initiative Darwin Plus and IWT Challenge Fund Scheme Evaluation

Notice Description

Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the Darwin Initiative, Darwin Plus and the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund, to date. For each scheme: - Review existing current grant scheme-level impact pathways, noting that the grants' objectives have evolved over time - Collate existing project level impact assessments - Conduct a desk review of project documents to produce a synthesis of scheme-level outcomes and impacts, from funded projects to date - Evaluate project level impact and effectiveness - Assess scheme level impact and delivery of value for money - Synthesise findings of the evaluation - Produce communication materials for sharing key findings across HMG, including Ministers, stakeholders and the general public Additional information: Please note that Defra Group Commercial uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f24a79-2e04-4ce8-9088-134ef045f5fe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,905 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,905 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2020 - 9 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECORYS

Further Information

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