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2016-22 Rural Affairs Food and Environment Research Programme Evaluation

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Scottish Government, under the title "2016-22 Rural Affairs Food and Environment Research Programme Evaluation." This initiative falls within the services industry category and is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having been tendered with a procurement method classified as 'open.' The tender period commenced on April 22, 2022, and closed on May 19, 2022, with the contract awarded on May 31, 2022, to the supplier Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd. The contract is valued at £89,815 and is set to run from June 6, 2022, to November 30, 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the business sector, particularly for companies specialising in agricultural research, environmental sciences, and evaluation services. Firms with expertise in delivering comprehensive evaluations, particularly those possessing credentials such as Employer’s Liability Insurance, Public Liability Insurance, and Professional Indemnity Insurance, would be well-suited to vie for similar contracts. The emphasis on both qualitative and quantitative outputs indicates a demand for analytical capabilities, highlighting a niche for businesses skilled in data analysis and reporting within the context of rural affairs and environmental research.

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Notice Title

2016-22 Rural Affairs Food and Environment Research Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

Background & Context 4. The Rural Affairs, Food and Environment Research Strategy for 2016 - 2021 set out the vision and strategy for the Scottish Government agriculture and environment research investment from 2016 to 2021. 5. The investment was made on the basis that access to excellent science, and scientists with the skills to interpret scientific evidence from a range of sources, will help the Scottish Government fulfil its single purpose, and in doing so have a positive impact for Scotland as a whole. 6. The majority of the research was delivered through the Main Research Providers (MRPs). These are: The James Hutton Institute (incorporating Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland - BioSS); Scotland's Rural College (SRUC); Moredun Research Institute; and The Rowett Institute. They are however not the only source from which expertise was drawn, research was also delivered by ARPs (Additional Research Providers - Higher Education Institutes, universities and other non MRPs). 7. The 2016-2022 research programme delivery model can be split into 4 key areas: 1. Strategic Research Programme 2. Underpinning Capacity 3. Centres of Expertise 4. Programme Extension Year 2022 (year 6)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope /Statement of Requirement 15. The purpose/objectives of the evaluation are to: Gather and present the programme inputs, outputs, delivery and outcomes. Understand and quantify the impact to Scotland from the research undertaken - including , community benefit, net zero contribution, policy contribution and scientific benefit, where appropriate, use should be made of appropriate guidance from the Magenta Book The Magenta Book - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). However we welcome other approaches to evaluation, so the methodology should be clearly set out and, theory behind it explained especially where it is significantly different from the Magenta Book standard. Understand and quantify what value Scotland, and the Scottish Government, gained from the research undertaken within the programme. This should include a robust estimate of the economic impact of the programme, again referring to Magenta Book methodology where and when appropriate. Provide appraisal on the programme delivery and performance of both the MRP and the Scottish Government. Including detail on the advantages and disadvantages to the delivery model. Including consideration to: Delivery Vehicles Procurement Arrangement Research Delivery Framework Provide a comparative assessment against the final research outputs and the vision and principles set out in the Rural Affairs, Food and Environment Research Strategy for 2016 - 2021 Evaluation Report of the publicly funded Rural Affairs, Food and Environment Research 16. Included within the scope of the 2016-2022 research programme evaluation is the 4 key areas below: 1. Strategic Research Programme 2. Underpinning Capacity 3. Centres of Expertise 4. Programme Extension Year 2022 (year 6) 17. The expected outputs from the evaluation include: Both quantitative and qualitative outputs Development of evaluation criteria/matrix Desktop assessment of the research programme outputs and documentation Desktop assessment report/dataset Stakeholder Interviews and/or Panel Final evaluation report detailing all findings, assessments, and conclusions and recommendations. All objectives above must be satisfied. It is expected report will go through iterations 18. The Service Provider is encouraged to suggest alternative outputs and approaches to the programme evaluation based on their expertise. 19. Project Management expectations from contract: Start-up meeting Project Plan including Gantt Chart for project delivery Fortnight progress meeting - including progress report

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000691100
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451906
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,815 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Erin Crawford, Kenneth Martin
Contact Email
erin.crawford@gov.scot, kenneth.martin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312444688, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446664
    2016-22 Rural Affairs Food and Environment Research Programme Evaluation - Background & Context 4. The Rural Affairs, Food and Environment Research Strategy for 2016 - 2021 set out the vision and strategy for the Scottish Government agriculture and environment research investment from 2016 to 2021. 5. The investment was made on the basis that access to excellent science, and scientists with the skills to interpret scientific evidence from a range of sources, will help the Scottish Government fulfil its single purpose, and in doing so have a positive impact for Scotland as a whole. 6. The majority of the research was delivered through the Main Research Providers (MRPs). These are: The James Hutton Institute (incorporating Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland - BioSS); Scotland's Rural College (SRUC); Moredun Research Institute; and The Rowett Institute. They are however not the only source from which expertise was drawn, research was also delivered by ARPs (Additional Research Providers - Higher Education Institutes, universities and other non MRPs). 7. The 2016-2022 research programme delivery model can be split into 4 key areas: 1. Strategic Research Programme 2. Underpinning Capacity 3. Centres of Expertise 4. Programme Extension Year 2022 (year 6)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451906
    2016-22 Rural Affairs Food and Environment Research Programme Evaluation - Background & Context 4. The Rural Affairs, Food and Environment Research Strategy for 2016 - 2021 set out the vision and strategy for the Scottish Government agriculture and environment research investment from 2016 to 2021. 5. The investment was made on the basis that access to excellent science, and scientists with the skills to interpret scientific evidence from a range of sources, will help the Scottish Government fulfil its single purpose, and in doing so have a positive impact for Scotland as a whole. 6. The majority of the research was delivered through the Main Research Providers (MRPs). These are: The James Hutton Institute (incorporating Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland - BioSS); Scotland's Rural College (SRUC); Moredun Research Institute; and The Rowett Institute. They are however not the only source from which expertise was drawn, research was also delivered by ARPs (Additional Research Providers - Higher Education Institutes, universities and other non MRPs). 7. The 2016-2022 research programme delivery model can be split into 4 key areas: 1. Strategic Research Programme 2. Underpinning Capacity 3. Centres of Expertise 4. Programme Extension Year 2022 (year 6)

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