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Evaluation of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) National Rural

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The evaluation contract for the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) National Rural has been awarded to SQW Limited by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This open procurement was classified under research and development services (CPV code 73000000) and involved a contract sum of £60,000. The contract period commenced on 4th October 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. The tender process concluded on 6th September 2021 and the award was officially published on 1st October 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in consultancy and research services, particularly those with a focus on rural development, environmental management, and agricultural productivity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this project aims to enhance the sharing of best practices and experiences within the RDPE, creating avenues for collaboration and innovation in rural initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) National Rural

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded to evaluate the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Network. To support delivery of the RDPE, European Rural Development Regulations require all Member States to establish a National Rural Network (NRN) and publicise various forms of information relating to the programme. The key role of the Network is to support the exchange of ideas, practice and experiences of those receiving funding and taking part in the RDPE's four schemes: Environmental Land Management Schemes, Countryside Productivity, Growth Programme and LEADER. It also supports the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability, with setting up and sharing of activities within the partnerships operational groups in England. The Network itself includes people involved with the RDPE and the projects it funds. It is part of the UK National Rural Network which includes the Rural Network for Northern Ireland, the Scotland National Rural Network and the Wales Rural Network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f57b6e17-3c62-4996-ace9-6c1548294a42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173df147-b714-444a-82e9-34ab50c8e8f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SQW

Further Information

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