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title: "Development of a Standard Evaluation Framework for Measuring the Impact of Outdoor Interventions on Health"
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# Development of a Standard Evaluation Framework for Measuring the Impact of Outdoor Interventions on Health

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27328c21-26c2-495c-bb79-ab53f8b8f1b0

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## Summary

​The procurement process is for the development of a Standard Evaluation Framework for Measuring the Impact of Outdoor Interventions on Health. The buying organization, Natural England, based in Manchester, England, is leading this tender in the services industry category. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with a contract period from January 8, 2024, to March 31, 2024. The minimum contract value is £15,000, and the total contract value is £25,000. The deadline for submitting quotations is December 4, 2023.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the services sector, to participate in developing a crucial evaluation framework for health interventions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this open procedure. Businesses with expertise in health assessment and evaluation, as well as those focused on outdoor wellbeing initiatives, can benefit from engaging in this project to contribute to public health initiatives.​

## Notice

Major health (WHO, 2022; PHE, 2020) and natural environment (Defra, 2023) strategies now recognise the importance of outdoor environments and engaging people with their local green and blue spaces, for physical and mental health and well-being. Despite recognition of the associations, understanding the impact of investing in outdoor interventions for improving health and well-being could be better supported through developing the evidence base. At present, evidence is limited by the variability in how the outcomes of interventions are assessed, particularly in relation to health and disparities outcomes. As a result, there is limited clear evidence on what interventions work to improve health and reduce disparities, in which populations and in which circumstances. To address this, the 2023 'Environment Improvement Plan' commits to 'develop a Standard Evaluation Framework for examining the health impacts of outdoor interventions, so we can consistently measure the public health impacts from our work to increase access to the outdoors'. Natural England is leading a cross-government working group to deliver this Standard Evaluation Framework, alongside the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (Department of Health and Social Care), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Sport England and Active Travel England, as well as a wider stakeholder steering group. The Project Aims are to develop the first Standard Evaluation Framework (SEF) to encourage more consistent measurement of health and well-being, and disparities outcomes for those evaluating outdoor interventions. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to Dave.Bell@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 04/12/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Dave.Bell@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a23e1f2-0918-4d9c-9788-dd850174eb29 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,900 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAVILL ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2024 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a23e1f2-0918-4d9c-9788-dd850174eb29
- 14 Nov 2023 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b64f402-91ff-4195-9529-3e34a6a68710
- 13 Nov 2023 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b64f402-91ff-4195-9529-3e34a6a68710

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a23e1f2-0918-4d9c-9788-dd850174eb29
  5th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b64f402-91ff-4195-9529-3e34a6a68710
  14th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a5f818f-6f73-4680-b9a9-e5db2c4e47e2
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d61a222-c7f3-4d3a-a71c-051933ffd51d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e56e350-ef3f-44be-95f7-e261c5025876
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/398c8e98-e83b-4190-a019-32ca34a0ab14
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dffe0785-da2b-438c-8c4b-cc0cd216b61f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/96b3893f-a46a-4495-a650-2fd4fed595e5

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