--- title: "Evaluation of the Performance of the Canal and River Trust" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01d83a2f-a7db-4cdf-922d-63199f2de7ec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01d83a2f-a7db-4cdf-922d-63199f2de7ec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01d83a2f-a7db-4cdf-922d-63199f2de7ec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01d83a2f-a7db-4cdf-922d-63199f2de7ec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2020-12-16" --- # Evaluation of the Performance of the Canal and River Trust Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01d83a2f-a7db-4cdf-922d-63199f2de7ec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01d83a2f-a7db-4cdf-922d-63199f2de7ec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01d83a2f-a7db-4cdf-922d-63199f2de7ec.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Evaluation of the Performance of the Canal and River Trust." This initiative falls under the research and development services industry category, with a focus on socio-economic evaluation. The current stage of the procurement is in the Tender phase, with the tender period ending on 22 January 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 12 February 2021 and will run until 12 November 2021. This open procurement process is designed to invite a wide range of bidders to participate, ensuring transparency and competition. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the research and consultancy sectors, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in socio-economic assessments, evaluation methodologies, and public sector performance analysis would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this evaluation work could help strengthen their portfolios and enhance their capabilities, ultimately contributing to their growth within the public sector market. ## Notice The aim of the project is to undertake a "backward looking" socio-economic evaluation. The aim of this will be to collect and synthesise evidence in order to answer the following questions: I. Assess the Trust's performance of its obligations arising under the Grant Agreement and other founding documentation. ii. What public benefits have the Trust delivered? iii. Estimate the economic value of benefits iv. Identify a baseline and variation from the baseline The evaluation will focus on the period from creation of the Trust in 2012 up to the current period 2020/21. Tenderers should note The Authority will require ownership of all Resultant IPR from this project. This will be stated within the conditions of contract. Existing IPR will remain with its current owners. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94323811-7854-42d5-bae0-10421cd7c579 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 12 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2020 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94323811-7854-42d5-bae0-10421cd7c579 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94323811-7854-42d5-bae0-10421cd7c579 16th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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