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Evaluation of the NCEA Programme (2021-2025)

NATURAL ENGLAND

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06 Oct 2023 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract for the evaluation of the NCEA Programme (2021-2025) to Ipsos. The contract, valued at £997,552.14 GBP, falls under the classification of Research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was an Open procedure above threshold. The tender period ended on August 30, 2023, and the contract period will run from October 9, 2023, to June 30, 2025. The evaluation aims to assess the relevance, effectiveness, outcomes, and sustainability of the NCEA, focusing on natural capital and ecosystem assessment. The buying organization is located at Horizon House, Deanery Road in Bristol, with the main procurement category being services.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to engage in a substantial evaluation project related to natural capital and ecosystem assessment. As the contract spans over two separate portfolios, terrestrial (tNCEA) and marine (mNCEA), it provides a holistic view of England's ecosystems and natural capital. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to participate in this evaluation, positioning them well to contribute insights and solutions for the programme's objectives. The contract's focus on sustainability and accountability offers businesses a chance to showcase their expertise in driving positive environmental and societal outcomes, aligning with the growing emphasis on integrating natural capital principles across business areas.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the NCEA Programme (2021-2025)

Notice Description

The Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) is a PS140m R&D programme delivered over three years through two separate portfolios, terrestrial (tNCEA) and marine (mNCEA). It is a science, innovation and transformation programme, which spans across land and water environments, set up to collect data on the extent, condition and change over time of England's ecosystems and natural capital, and the benefits to society. Together, these approaches provide a more holistic and joined-up view of our natural environment, enabling us to identify connections, dependencies, and trade-offs between policy ambitions and to make better-informed decisions that truly benefit people and nature. The evaluation contract's objectives are to assess the relevance, effectiveness (including cost-effectiveness), outcomes and sustainability (i.e. integration into business as usual) of the NCEA. The evaluation will go beyond the monitoring of outputs (which will be led by the Programme Management Offices) to identify the mechanisms through which change takes place; and assess the likelihood of long-term effects being sustained through the adoption of a natural capital approach across business areas. It will provide an accountability function for a significant investment of public funds, and capture learning throughout the lifetime of the programme to shape programme delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39ad8e88-c72b-4190-a0a9-538ae6e0e665
Current Stage
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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 (above threshold)
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£997,552 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Lucy Coulson
Contact Email
lucy.coulson@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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