Planning

Evaluation of the Counter Illegal Wildlife Trade Ranger Training Programme

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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10 May 2022 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeks to evaluate the Counter Illegal Wildlife Trade Ranger Training Programme across Malawi and Zambia, running from 2017 to 2022. The title of the tender is "Evaluation of the Counter Illegal Wildlife Trade Ranger Training Programme," categorised under research and development services. Currently, the tender is in the planning stage, with a key date set for market engagement feedback due by 11 am on 23rd May 2022. The tender aims to assess the programme's effectiveness and sustainability while considering relevant environmental crime contexts in the specified regions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consulting firms and organisations with expertise in environmental assessments, particularly those experienced in conducting evaluations in African contexts. Companies that specialise in technical analysis, sustainability consultancy, or environmental protection services would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Businesses that possess a strong understanding of evaluation methodologies, especially those applicable to sensitive issues such as poaching, will find potential for growth by participating in this crucial programme aimed at combating illegal wildlife trade.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Counter Illegal Wildlife Trade Ranger Training Programme

Notice Description

The Authority is calling for market engagement to test our Terms of Reference ("ToR") and allow the market to input and challenge the ToR. This ToR sets out the Authority's requirements for a Supplier to undertake an independent evaluation of the CIWT Ranger Training Programme activities in Malawi and Zambia from 2017-2022. The purpose of this Contract is to assess the extent to which the CIWT Ranger Training programme has achieved its outcomes as well as the sustainability and overall impact of the training provided.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through this Terms of Reference (ToR), the Authority is seeking a Supplier to carry out an Evaluation of the Counter Illegal Wildlife Trade Ranger Training Programme. This Terms of Reference ("ToR") sets out the Authority's requirements for a Supplier to undertake an independent evaluation of the CIWT Ranger Training Programme activities in Malawi and Zambia from 2017-2022. The purpose of this Contract is to assess the extent to which the CIWT Ranger Training programme has achieved its outcomes as well as the sustainability and overall impact of the training provided. The evaluation will consider lessons learned, synergies with other regional management plans and programmes operating in the region, potential scope for scalability, value for money, viable cost-effective options for addressing known gaps and, if there is misalignment with regional programming, recommendations on where future activities can be embedded into regional management plans and other projects (including IWT Challenge Fund projects). In terms of the prior experience, we outlined in the ToR that the supplier must have the following experience: * Knowledge and experience of undertaking evaluation/ impact assessment projects in African countries, using mixed methods approaches that meet recognised standards for credibility and rigour. * A strong understanding of various quantitative and qualitative evaluation methodologies, including conducting research on sensitive or illegal subjects such as poaching. * Extensive skills in qualitative data collection and analysis. * Knowledge of environmental crime in African countries. * A strong understanding of the Malawi and Zambia contexts. Additional information: We will require the information back on this market testing within 2 weeks of publication.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0335dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012096-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Clare Mead
Contact Email
clare.mead@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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

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