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Evaluation of the performance of the Canal and River Trust

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

02 Jul 2021 at 08:58

Award Notice
Tender

16 Mar 2021 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal involves the evaluation of the performance of the Canal and River Trust. This tender, classified under research services, has a total value of £150,000 and is located in London, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 23 April 2021, with the subsequent contract period running from 24 May 2021 to 27 September 2021. The project aims to assess the Trust's obligations under its Grant Agreement since its inception in 2012, with key deliverables due during the specified contract period.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the research and consultancy sector, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that specialise in socio-economic evaluations, impact assessments, and research services are well-suited to compete, as they can leverage their expertise to deliver comprehensive evaluations of public benefits and economic values associated with the Canal and River Trust's activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the performance of the Canal and River Trust

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to undertake a "backward looking" socio-economic evaluation. The aim of this will be to collect and synthesise evidence in order to answer the following questions: i. Assess the Trust's performance of its obligations arising under the Grant Agreement and other founding documentation. ii. What public benefits have the Trust delivered? iii. Estimate the economic value of benefits iv. Identify a baseline and variation from the baseline The evaluation will focus on the period from creation of the Trust in 2012 up to the current period 2020/21. Tenderers should note The Authority will require ownership of all Resultant IPR from this project. This will be stated within the conditions of contract. Existing IPR will remain with its current owners. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement 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/be117eca-0999-4c3e-bf22-9a0160ec00bf
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,345 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 1-6 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

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