--- title: "Protected Sites Strategies Pilots - Evaluation of Process and Impact" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-123c458e-179f-45a7-a759-8eba203d5f19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-123c458e-179f-45a7-a759-8eba203d5f19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-123c458e-179f-45a7-a759-8eba203d5f19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-123c458e-179f-45a7-a759-8eba203d5f19.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-02-07" --- # Protected Sites Strategies Pilots - Evaluation of Process and Impact Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-123c458e-179f-45a7-a759-8eba203d5f19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-123c458e-179f-45a7-a759-8eba203d5f19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-123c458e-179f-45a7-a759-8eba203d5f19.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Protected Sites Strategies Pilots - Evaluation of Process and Impact" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This initiative falls under the research and development services industry category, focused on enhancing environmental strategies in the UK. The current procurement stage is in the tender period, which is set to conclude on 8th March 2022, while the contract is expected to commence on 4th April 2022 and run until 31st July 2025. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, suitable for a wide range of suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy, research services, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, benefiting from the chance to shape environment-related strategies through collaborative partnerships with stakeholders. The successful contractor will engage in developing evaluation frameworks that can enhance strategic environmental initiatives within local communities. ## Notice Background Summary Protected Sites Strategies are an important element of the Government's ambition to deliver a better Environment within a generation, as set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP). They are a Statutory power in the Environment Act for Natural England to bring together key stakeholders to make long-term collaborative commitments that address impacts on the species, habitats and geophysical interest of Protected Sites. To test the full potential for Protected Sites Strategies mechanisms and inform the statutory guidance for Protected Sites Strategies, Natural England are running 5 local pilots from early 2022. Each pilot will require the formation of a theory of change and development of an evaluation framework. Natural England (NE) is looking for a supplier to develop a Theory of Change for the first two pilots by April 2022. There is an option within the contract, depending on the quality of the delivery of the first phase, to develop the remaining three pilots Theory of Change and Evaluation Frameworks for each of the 5 pilots by September 2022 and a further option to carry out further Evaluation of Impact on the pilot Protected Sites Strategies mechanisms to July 2024. NE will consider the proposals and recommendations put forward on Theory of Change for each pilot in Phase 1 and the evaluation frameworks in Phase 2 however, there will be no obligation to undertake any further evaluation beyond Phase 1 of contract. Protected Sites Strategies are an important element of the Government's ambition to deliver a better Environment within a generation, as set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP). They are a Statutory power in the Environment Act for Natural England to bring together key stakeholders to make long-term collaborative commitments that address impacts on the species, habitats and geophysical interest of Protected Sites. To test the full potential for Protected Sites Strategies mechanisms and inform the statutory guidance for Protected Sites Project Aim The aim of the PSS pilots is to test how PSS mechanisms can address impacts on Protected Sites and associated wildlife habitats, species and geophysical interest through engagement of a range of local key stakeholders and formation of collaborative partnerships with effective long-term commitments from signatories. The Pilots will require key stakeholders to commit to adopting nature-based solutions and other systems changes necessary to address impacts in the long term. The pilots will be designed to maximise socio economic benefits as well as wider environmental benefits for key stakeholders. Through this evaluation project, Natural England wishes to discover if a Protected Sites Strategy process, bringing together key stakeholders to commit to address underlying and often complex issues in the long term, is a cost-effective approach to addressing impacts on Protected Sites and helping to achieve our wider habitat and species objectives. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef68b3b3-3453-4cd6-815d-286b2dc8b4d3 | | 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 | 7 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 | | 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 - 7 Feb 2022 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef68b3b3-3453-4cd6-815d-286b2dc8b4d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef68b3b3-3453-4cd6-815d-286b2dc8b4d3 7th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/867c5b6c-6351-467f-afce-f737e60fb496 n/a - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://defra.bravosolutions.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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