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title: "Darwin Initiative Darwin Plus and IWT Challenge Fund Scheme Evaluation"
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# Darwin Initiative Darwin Plus and IWT Challenge Fund Scheme Evaluation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b8e82b3-bdd2-48f3-9d49-a0b72d152166

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on the evaluation of the "Darwin Initiative Darwin Plus and IWT Challenge Fund Scheme." This project falls under the environmental impact assessment category and is set to be conducted over two years, commencing from 10th September 2020 and concluding on 9th March 2022. The estimated contract value is £276,905, with the procurement method being selective via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period for this contract ended on 21st July 2020, indicating a previous opportunity for registration and submissions for interested vendors.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services and evaluations, particularly those that specialise in impact assessment and project evaluation methodologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves in a strong position to compete, especially those with experience in synthesising complex outcomes and delivering value-for-money assessments in similar government-funded initiatives.

## Notice

Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the Darwin Initiative, Darwin Plus and the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Challenge Fund, to date. For each scheme: - Review existing current grant scheme-level impact pathways, noting that the grants' objectives have evolved over time - Collate existing project level impact assessments - Conduct a desk review of project documents to produce a synthesis of scheme-level outcomes and impacts, from funded projects to date - Evaluate project level impact and effectiveness - Assess scheme level impact and delivery of value for money - Synthesise findings of the evaluation - Produce communication materials for sharing key findings across HMG, including Ministers, stakeholders and the general public Additional information: Please note that Defra Group Commercial 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/d8f24a79-2e04-4ce8-9088-134ef045f5fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2020 - 9 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,905 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £276,905 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2020 at 13:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f24a79-2e04-4ce8-9088-134ef045f5fe
- 26 Oct 2020 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f24a79-2e04-4ce8-9088-134ef045f5fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f24a79-2e04-4ce8-9088-134ef045f5fe
  26th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de98f9c2-5092-4aec-93bf-e6055dc922a5
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c1d4a6a-18ed-4f4f-8353-50b9905d123d
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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