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Behavioural Science Call-off Framework

DEFRA

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17 Jan 2024 at 16:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Defra is seeking to establish a Behavioural Science Call-Off Framework to enhance policy and delivery effectiveness across its group. The framework aims to leverage high-quality behavioural science evidence to inform decision-making and improve project outcomes. This tender falls under the services category and is open for participation until the tender period ends on 13th February 2024. The contract period is set to start on 28th March 2024 and will run until 27th March 2027. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, and the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

The Behavioural Science Call-Off Framework tender from Defra presents an opportunity for businesses involved in social research services to contribute to environmental objectives and achievement of Net Zero targets. Companies well-versed in behavioural science and adept at developing evidence-based interventions could find this tender particularly suitable for growth. With multiple aspects of behaviour analysis included in the projects, businesses with expertise in areas such as user journey development, evidence gap identification, and behavioural intervention design are well-suited to compete and potentially secure contracts within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Behavioural Science Call-off Framework

Notice Description

Defra ("The Authority") has responsibility for delivering the Government's key strategic environmental aims, including the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 and for its contribution to achieving Net Zero. Green choices, as described in these strategies, underpin the delivery of these aims and we have committed to "Enable all parts of society to play their part in line with our six principles for green choices" (Environmental Improvement Plan 2023). Behavioural science provides vital insights into the mechanisms and reasons behind the behaviours of citizens, organisations and stakeholders and provides evidence-based solutions in response. Advice from behavioural scientists can help maximise the effectiveness of policy and delivery approaches. Defra's Strategic Behavioural Insights Team is establishing a Behavioural Science Call-Off Framework which aims to maximise the effectiveness of policy and delivery in Defra group by ensuring they are informed by high quality behavioural science evidence. The Strategic Behavioural Insights Team is responsible for developing and embedding expertise in behavioural science within Defra and collaborating across the Defra group. Additionally, the team applies behavioural science across policy areas, working closely with policy, social research and other colleagues. The Behavioural Science Call-Off Framework aims to enable rapid project assignment, minimise the time and resources required to commission individual projects and maximise the impact on policy development and operational delivery. The specific objectives, target behaviours and aims of each project within the contract will differ. This will be dependent on the brief from the commissioning project team. Each project will seek to understand different aspects of behaviour, which could include, for example: * Assessing evidence gaps in the current behavioural science literature to recommend areas for future research. * Developing user journeys to understand the barriers and enablers to behaviours at different touch points. * Developing qualitative and quantitative insights to better understand the mechanisms of particular behaviours. * Designing and evaluating evidence-based behavioural interventions, including real-world field trials, to understand the reasons behind their effect.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a34ac6e-0418-45bd-aca5-caf7125a1cb3
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social 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
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2027 2-3 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
Contact Name
DGC
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

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

Notice Documents

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