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Evaluation Framework and Initial Process Evaluation of NERC Biodiversity Duty

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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28 Oct 2024 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the "Evaluation Framework and Initial Process Evaluation of NERC Biodiversity Duty". Classified under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category (CPV code 73200000), this service contract aims to develop a framework to evaluate the strengthened biodiversity duty as introduced by the Environment Act 2021. The contract was awarded to Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. with a total value of £82,637.25. The project spans from 1st November 2023 to 19th July 2024, with the initial evaluation to be completed by January 2024. This tender process was managed via a selective call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs involved in research, consultancy, and environmental services. Companies specialising in policy evaluation and environmental assessment will find this contract particularly relevant. It provides a chance to collaborate closely with Defra and other government entities, gaining visibility and credibility in the public sector. Businesses offering innovative methods for policy evaluation and seeking to contribute to national biodiversity strategies will benefit from engaging in this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation Framework and Initial Process Evaluation of NERC Biodiversity Duty

Notice Description

The Environment Act 2021 introduced a strengthen 'biodiversity duty' which places all public authorities who operate in England under a legal obligation to consider what they can do to conserve and enhance biodiversity. This strategy recommends competition via the Research Development and Evidence (RDE) Framework for the provision of one service contract to produce a framework for the future evaluation of the strengthened biodiversity duty and subsequently undertake a process evaluation of the strengthened duty. The framework will set out key evaluation questions and methods Defra needs to understand whether policies are working as intended and the initial process evaluation will focus on understanding public authorities' perceptions and experiences of the duty's requirements to make their first consideration by January 2024. As the process evaluation is likely to take place shortly after the introduction of the duty, it should provide a simple 'first look' at how the duty is being implemented, and it is likely a further process evaluation will be commissioned in the future. The principal client using the results will be policy officials in Defra. Findings will also be shared with Other Government Departments (OGD) and selected Arm's Length Bodies (ALB). Some high-level conclusions will be discussed with local authorities and local planning authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc273798-53c2-45de-8366-3e62cbf93bfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a06bbe-b683-4a30-95e5-3621bb6b6a89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,637 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,637 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 19 Jul 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Defra group Commercial
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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