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Checkpoint Evaluation of the Farming Innovation Programme

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

08 Feb 2024 at 10:44

Tender

22 Nov 2022 at 17:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is inviting tenders for the "Checkpoint Evaluation of the Farming Innovation Programme" in the services category. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with SQW Limited being the active supplier. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The evaluation work involves assessing processes, early-stage impacts, value for money, and the partnership with UKRI. The contract, worth £193,455, was signed on 21st June 2023. The location is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for research and development consultancy businesses within the services sector to compete for a contract with Defra. The contract's focus on evaluating the Farming Innovation Programme aligns with businesses aiming to contribute to positive environmental, productivity, and economic growth outcomes. Businesses interested in providing comprehensive evaluation services, particularly those experienced in research and development consultancy, are well-suited to bid for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Checkpoint Evaluation of the Farming Innovation Programme

Notice Description

Checkpoint Evaluation of the Farming Innovation Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra requires an independent checkpoint evaluation of Phase 1 of the Farming Innovation Programme to inform future development of the programme. This evaluation will: undertake an assessment of the processes, early-stage impacts, and value for money; appraise the Defra-UKRI partnership; and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of the existing funds and competitions. This work will give an indication of whether the Farming Innovation Programme is on track to deliver positive environmental, productivity and economic growth outcomes. We will be holding a Market Engagement Event on 07/12/2022 at 13:00pm. To attend, please click the following link just before the event starts: https://tinyurl.com/85yw95bk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038774
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004169-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£193,455 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 30 Aug 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Additional Buyers

DEFRA AND ALBS

Contact Name
Elena Harris, Samantha Lee
Contact Email
elena.harris@defra.gov.uk, samantha.lee1@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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