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Protected Sites Strategies Pilots - Evaluation of Process and Impact

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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07 Feb 2022 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Protected Sites Strategies Pilots - Evaluation of Process and Impact" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This initiative falls under the research and development services industry category, focused on enhancing environmental strategies in the UK. The current procurement stage is in the tender period, which is set to conclude on 8th March 2022, while the contract is expected to commence on 4th April 2022 and run until 31st July 2025. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, suitable for a wide range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy, research services, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, benefiting from the chance to shape environment-related strategies through collaborative partnerships with stakeholders. The successful contractor will engage in developing evaluation frameworks that can enhance strategic environmental initiatives within local communities.

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Notice Title

Protected Sites Strategies Pilots - Evaluation of Process and Impact

Notice Description

Background Summary Protected Sites Strategies are an important element of the Government's ambition to deliver a better Environment within a generation, as set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP). They are a Statutory power in the Environment Act for Natural England to bring together key stakeholders to make long-term collaborative commitments that address impacts on the species, habitats and geophysical interest of Protected Sites. To test the full potential for Protected Sites Strategies mechanisms and inform the statutory guidance for Protected Sites Strategies, Natural England are running 5 local pilots from early 2022. Each pilot will require the formation of a theory of change and development of an evaluation framework. Natural England (NE) is looking for a supplier to develop a Theory of Change for the first two pilots by April 2022. There is an option within the contract, depending on the quality of the delivery of the first phase, to develop the remaining three pilots Theory of Change and Evaluation Frameworks for each of the 5 pilots by September 2022 and a further option to carry out further Evaluation of Impact on the pilot Protected Sites Strategies mechanisms to July 2024. NE will consider the proposals and recommendations put forward on Theory of Change for each pilot in Phase 1 and the evaluation frameworks in Phase 2 however, there will be no obligation to undertake any further evaluation beyond Phase 1 of contract. Protected Sites Strategies are an important element of the Government's ambition to deliver a better Environment within a generation, as set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP). They are a Statutory power in the Environment Act for Natural England to bring together key stakeholders to make long-term collaborative commitments that address impacts on the species, habitats and geophysical interest of Protected Sites. To test the full potential for Protected Sites Strategies mechanisms and inform the statutory guidance for Protected Sites Project Aim The aim of the PSS pilots is to test how PSS mechanisms can address impacts on Protected Sites and associated wildlife habitats, species and geophysical interest through engagement of a range of local key stakeholders and formation of collaborative partnerships with effective long-term commitments from signatories. The Pilots will require key stakeholders to commit to adopting nature-based solutions and other systems changes necessary to address impacts in the long term. The pilots will be designed to maximise socio economic benefits as well as wider environmental benefits for key stakeholders. Through this evaluation project, Natural England wishes to discover if a Protected Sites Strategy process, bringing together key stakeholders to commit to address underlying and often complex issues in the long term, is a cost-effective approach to addressing impacts on Protected Sites and helping to achieve our wider habitat and species objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef68b3b3-3453-4cd6-815d-286b2dc8b4d3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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