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title: "Evaluation of the NCEA Programme (2021-2025)"
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# Evaluation of the NCEA Programme (2021-2025)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f27825d-645d-437f-bff4-5b7673e3d789

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is inviting tenders for the "Evaluation of the NCEA Programme (2021-2025)" in the Research and Development Consultancy Services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on August 30, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on October 5, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025. This opportunity is valued at £1,250,000 GBP, with a minimum value of £800,000 GBP. Businesses interested in this tender can access the full details and submit bids through the e-sourcing portal.

This tender from DEFRA offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to engage in a significant public procurement project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The evaluation aims to provide accountability for public funds invested in the NCEA Programme, offering learning opportunities and a chance to positively impact data programs within and beyond DEFRA. Businesses capable of delivering transformative services in natural capital and ecosystem assessment work are well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

The overall aim of the evaluation is to assess the relevance, performance (effectiveness and impact), value for money and sustainability of NCEA. The evaluation will go beyond programme delivery to identify the mechanisms of change; and assess the likelihood of long-term effects being sustained. This evaluation will play a critical role in understanding the early benefits of NCEA, as well as helping to shape and improve delivery of the programme. It will also inform future funding decisions for natural capital and ecosystem assessment work. 2.2 Evaluation purpose and use The evaluation has two distinct purposes: * Accountability: NCEA is a significant investment of public funds in this Spending Review period (over PS140m from 22/34 through to 24/25). This evaluation will provide accountability to HMT for the funds. * Learning: NCEA is designed to be a transformational programme, meaning that it will change the way data is captured, integrated, and communicated. The evaluation will be a learning tool for use during the remaining period of the programme and beyond, as well as generating evidence that may be applicable to other data programmes in Defra or beyond. Suppliers may register their interest for this opportunity and submit a bid via the e-sourcing portal https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ddf9259-085e-4927-9093-d1b9874e3e08 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2023 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ddf9259-085e-4927-9093-d1b9874e3e08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ddf9259-085e-4927-9093-d1b9874e3e08
  17th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome

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