Notice Information
Notice Title
Evaluation of the KTIAS Farming Connect
Notice Description
The Welsh Government wishes to commission an independent evaluation focused on the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the Knowledge Transfer, Innovation and Advisory Services known as Farming Connect as part of the European Union (EU) Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 in Wales, with a particular focus on the effects of changes made in the Farming Connect 'refresh'.The Knowledge Transfer, Innovation and Advisory Service is an enhanced Farming Connect framework delivered from 2015 through the RDP (2014-2020) in Wales. It is an adaptable pan Wales scheme of knowledge transfer activities, specialist advice and innovation support, targeted at businesses and individuals in the farming and forestry sector. Fundamentally, Farming Connect aims to improve business performance, sustainability, competitiveness, resource efficiency and environmental performance of farming and forestry businesses and promote the economic growth and development of rural areas.We require the supplier to:* To determine whether the interim recommendations from the previous evaluation available here https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/statistics-and-research/2021-06/evaluation-of-the-knowledge-transfer-innovation-and-advisory-services-programme_0.pdf were implemented* To provide an evaluation of the changes made during the Farming Connect 'refresh', focusing on the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the changes, along with the impact of the changes* To provide an assessment of the outcomes and impacts of Farming Connect across the entire RDP 2014-2020 programming period* Provide an assessment of Value for Money for a number of specific Farming Connect interventions. This entails an initial feasibility exercise followed by a cost effectiveness and or/cost benefit analysis where appropriate, following National Audit Office guidelines* To provide evidence-based recommendations and lessons learnt which will help form the evidence base to inform future decision making in this policy areaThe client welcomes tenderers to propose a methodology that fully meets the requirements. It is envisaged that a variety of different research methods are needed, including interviews, focus groups, case studies, benchmarking, a desk review, and a value for money assessment and baseline survey data will be made available. A rationale for the choice of methods should be presented as part of the tender bid.We are currently testing the market as part of the procurement process. We request that any suppliers interested in bidding for the contract send a message of interest within 10 days.Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 in Wales -https://gov.wales/rural-development-programme-document-2014-2020Farming Connect - https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/Previously commissioned evaluation - https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/statistics-and-research/2021-06/evaluation-of-the-knowledge-transfer-innovation-and-advisory-services-programme_0.pdf
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-kuma6s-123842
- Publication Source
- Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123842
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
73110000 - Research services
79310000 - Market research services
79311400 - Economic research services
79315000 - Social research services
79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 8 Aug 20223 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Not Specified
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- WELSH GOVERNMENT
- Contact Name
- Emily Rowlands
- Contact Email
- Not specified
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CARDIFF
- Postcode
- CF10 3NQ
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
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- Local Authority
- Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
- Cathays
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
Further Information
Notice URLs
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