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title: "Design of an Evaluation Framework for the Nature Strategy 2021 - 2030"
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# Design of an Evaluation Framework for the Nature Strategy 2021 - 2030

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22bf8c5c-0c79-4d21-be9b-d747faea0b13

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking suppliers for the project titled "Design of an Evaluation Framework for the Nature Strategy 2021 - 2030". This initiative is classified under research and development services, particularly in evaluation consultancy services. The tender is in the Award stage, as of 7th January 2021, with a total contract value of £143,025. The project aims to establish a robust evaluation framework aligned with new biodiversity commitments and is set to commence on 16th November 2020, concluding by 31st March 2021. The tender period ended on 29th October 2020, and submissions were accepted under an open procurement method.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the environmental consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in evaluation and research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. Given the focus on biodiversity and environmental strategies, businesses with expertise in ecological evaluation, conservation methodologies, and policy analysis will find this an advantageous tender to pursue for growth and engagement in government initiatives.

## Notice

Defra seeks a supplier to develop an evaluation framework for the future evaluation of the next Nature Strategy committed to in the 25 Year Environment Plan and under Conservation of Biological Diversity. As the current biodiversity strategy for England (Biodiversity 2020: A strategy for England's wildlife and ecosystem services) comes to an end, the Government is drawing up a new strategy setting out England's approach to protecting biodiversity over the next decade. This will take into account new global commitments agreed under the post-2020 Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) framework, of which the UK is a signatory. It will also set out how we will progress domestic commitments on nature that were introduced in the 25 Year Environment Plan. Our commitment to our ambitious biodiversity strategy will be cemented by legally binding biodiversity target(s) set under the Environment Bill framework, with secondary legislation due to be laid in parliament by October 2022. In order to ensure that the Nature Strategy, the commitments and targets and the policies that help us to meet them are achieved, it is essential to assess the outcomes that we expect policies to achieve and how successful we have been in delivering these outcomes. This project will develop a framework to ensure we have a robust approach to evaluating the actions and progress towards outcomes outlined in the nature strategy, in line with evaluation best practice and Magenta book guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26005e82-b892-47eb-91c1-b71469a0c658 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,025 |
| 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2021 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26005e82-b892-47eb-91c1-b71469a0c658
- 1 Oct 2020 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9077bc1b-41f5-4e08-b089-2a22b240e5bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26005e82-b892-47eb-91c1-b71469a0c658
  7th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9077bc1b-41f5-4e08-b089-2a22b240e5bb
  1st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18a3084a-6358-4493-8c24-2576e46d1084
  n/a

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