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Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking research services for the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a title of "Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation". The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, UK, is the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the services category and follows an open procurement method. The key deadline for submissions is 23rd April 2024.

This tender for the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation can create business growth opportunities for research firms and consultancy services specialised in biodiversity assessments. Businesses with expertise in logic modelling, data analysis, and evaluation reporting would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the NRF and its contribution to biodiversity outcomes, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to environmental policy impact assessments.

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Notice Title

Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research that will conclude an interim evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF). This research is being commissioned to understand the NRF in terms of outputs and outcomes that it has achieved so far, and how these relate to broader policy priorities and desired impacts in the area of biodiversity, including those in the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary aim of this research is to utilise an existing logic modelling framework as the basis for collating, cleaning, analysing and reporting from data on NRF inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes for the purpose of an interim evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund from its launch in 2021 to 31 Mar 2024. Objectives and scope The specific objectives of this research are: Undertake a robust, objective evaluation of the Competitive Strand of NRF utilising an existing logic model, indicators list, data to be supplied by the Scottish Government/NatureScot and any other data to be collected by the contractor. Undertake a robust, objective evaluation of the Edinburgh Process strand of NRF utilising existing logic model, indicators list, and data to be supplied by Scottish Government, and any other data to be collected by the contractor. Consider value for money of NRF funding and suggest a potential approach to add value of money component in the evaluation. Report on the evaluation of both strands with outputs as described in Section 6 - Outputs and Key Deliverables. Undertake analysis and reporting of data related to Nature Network-specific funding to provide a baseline which future funding could be assessed against, for inclusion in the report set out in Section 6 - Outputs and Key Deliverables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762085
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505726
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
£39,683 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Not specified
Contact Email
molly.halligan@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466

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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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