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Defra Theory of Change Tool

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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05 Jan 2021 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently completed a tender for the "Defra Theory of Change Tool," which aims to design and produce a bespoke tool to enhance policy evaluation. This procurement falls under the research consultancy services category and was conducted via an open procedure below threshold. The contract period commenced on 8th January 2021 and will end on 8th July 2021. The tender had a total value of £39,862 and caters to suppliers across various regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This contract offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in research and policy evaluation tools. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this domain, as this type of procurement typically values innovative approaches and tailored solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate strong analytical skills and a clear understanding of the linkages between policy activities and outcomes will likely find success in competing for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Defra Theory of Change Tool

Notice Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning to design and produce a bespoke Theory of Change tool to capture linkages between activities, outputs and outcomes, to assist Defra in policy evaluation and implement the Public Framework approach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8986c7c-e700-435d-90dd-b1ea1da56894
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a525b7a4-de8d-4830-923c-467ad75ab3cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,862 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,862 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2021 - 8 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.chamberlain@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TECHNOPOLIS

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