--- title: "CCZZ17A01 - Provision of Evaluation Research Support for DfTs Monitoring and Evaluation Work Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20612498-9c08-4c9b-9ed2-b78b471845e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20612498-9c08-4c9b-9ed2-b78b471845e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20612498-9c08-4c9b-9ed2-b78b471845e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20612498-9c08-4c9b-9ed2-b78b471845e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-01-20" --- # CCZZ17A01 - Provision of Evaluation Research Support for DfTs Monitoring and Evaluation Work Programme Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20612498-9c08-4c9b-9ed2-b78b471845e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20612498-9c08-4c9b-9ed2-b78b471845e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20612498-9c08-4c9b-9ed2-b78b471845e6.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is seeking proposals for the project titled "CCZZ17A01 - Provision of Evaluation Research Support for DfT's Monitoring and Evaluation Work Programme." This contract falls within the services category, specifically focused on evaluation and research support, with an end date for submissions set for 10 February 2017. The project is aimed at enhancing the Department for Transport's (DfT) monitoring and evaluation capabilities, and the contract is expected to run from 28 February 2017 to 31 January 2019. Interested bidders must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite to participate in this tender process. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and evaluation services. Companies capable of providing flexible analytical support and adept at handling various project sizes will find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this project could help businesses expand their influence in the public sector while contributing to the improvement of departmental decision-making through high-quality evaluation evidence. ## Notice 1.1 DfT's Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy seeks to enhance the generation of good quality monitoring and evaluation evidence and its integration into departmental decision making. The strategy aims to: 1.1.1 Encourage the adoption of a needs-driven and proportionate approach towards monitoring and evaluation 1.1.2 Development of a culture of monitoring and evaluation in DfT to improve accountability and learning. 1.2 An initial Monitoring and Evaluation Programme was published in October 2013 and updated in 2015. 1.3 A work programme in support of these objectives is being led by DfT's in-house Evaluation Centre of Excellence. The successful contractor will provide ad hoc analytical support to this team and other DfT analysts who are engaged with monitoring and evaluation. 1.4 The intention is that the contract will provide a flexible and timely call-off function to respond to periods of high activity and to provide additional evaluation research expertise where required. It is anticipated that multiple individual projects of varying sizes will be commissioned through the project. 1.5 This contract will replace an equivalent contract which has run from January 2015 to January 2017. Further details can be found within the Appendix B- Statement of Requirements. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb6fa02-eb74-45eb-a654-81184c65e64e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73430000 - Test and evaluation ## Release History - 20 Jan 2017 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb6fa02-eb74-45eb-a654-81184c65e64e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb6fa02-eb74-45eb-a654-81184c65e64e 20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc92be39-9c3c-40e3-9b94-7cc5fa83ad23 Appendix A- Terms of Participation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab330575-786c-4c1e-a6f3-eb36fcfaefbf Appendix B- Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5854ff0-0436-43b8-9525-3c8abd1ae886 Appendix C- Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50bf04bb-528f-4972-9b16-487e91d236f2 Appendix D- Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8a0be18-f14b-4285-b857-7a7b6320b6a9 Appendix E- Pricing Table - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54552db6-e3a5-4d1f-8e19-4301bd3ce78f Invitation To Tender Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37518da1-3748-4b31-8ada-d301e8dc8e5d Appendix F Part A- Supplier Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f2e539f-efc0-4d23-a419-12f14402aacb Appendix F Part B- Supplier Guidance ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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