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Place-based evaluation - literature review

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

10 Aug 2023 at 12:58

Award Notice
Tender

24 May 2023 at 15:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking a supplier to provide evaluation support for their Priority Places agenda. The tender, titled "Place-based evaluation - literature review", falls under the research services category with a value of £40,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 23rd June 2023. The contract period starts on 28th June 2023 and ends on 31st January 2024. Potential suppliers should note that the contract has been awarded to ICF CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED, starting on 10th July 2023.

This tender by Natural England offers an opportunity for experienced suppliers to contribute to an exploratory project focusing on evaluating place-based projects. Businesses in the research services sector, particularly those with expertise in experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation methodologies, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, aligning with the buyer's preference for such suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Place-based evaluation - literature review

Notice Description

The following contract opportunity is for a suitably experienced supplier to work with Natural England to provide evaluation support for our Priority Places agenda. This exploratory project is designed to provide Natural England with: * A better understanding of the methodological complexities of evaluating place-based projects * An understanding of how we may address these complexities * An understanding of the potential application of experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation methodologies to our place-based work. Additional information: If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adf2217b-71f9-4a6b-b746-c9fc5b237bf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3b3ebe-19b0-4172-9767-5c4906bc9dbd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,287 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2023 - 26 Jan 2024 6-12 months
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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Mr Nick Dales
Contact Email
nick.dales@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07920 592623

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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