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title: "AES Monitoring and Evaluation Project: Are Agri-Environment Schemes Bespoke Capital Items (HAP and HE1) delivering for the Historic Environment and providing wider Cultural Capital Benefits?"
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# AES Monitoring and Evaluation Project: Are Agri-Environment Schemes Bespoke Capital Items (HAP and HE1) delivering for the Historic Environment and providing wider Cultural Capital Benefits?

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c048b9c-8bdc-488c-9b9d-9e22dc34ffc8

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking bids for the AES Monitoring and Evaluation Project, which examines the efficacy of agri-environment schemes aimed at preserving the historic environment and promoting wider cultural benefits. This tender falls under the land management services sector, with a contract value of £75,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage; the tender period concluded on 1st October 2021, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 13th October 2021 and run until 31st March 2022.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in environmental issues, consultancy services, and preservation of historical sites. Businesses equipped to undertake data collection, analysis, and environmental auditing will be well-positioned to compete. By successfully fulfilling this procurement, organisations can enhance their profiles and contribute to sustainable development within the cultural heritage sector.

## Notice

This project aims to review the uptake and efficacy of the ES HLS Historical and Archaeological feature protection (HAP) and the CS Historic and Archaeological feature protection (HE1) bespoke capital items. This project through AES evaluation aims to consider their use in terms of delivery, long-term management and impact and will use this information to inform future AES. The successful bidder will be expected to collect and analyse data from a number of sources, including onsite surveys and desk-based research; to appoint an independent contractor to assess the findings; to synthesis and provide recommendations. This will be used to produce a report, webinar and infographic to disseminate key findings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d410a6-f924-413e-b56b-1faf41830fa5 |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,960 |
| 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 | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DQ |
| 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 | RSK ADAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 70332100 - Land management services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing
- 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d410a6-f924-413e-b56b-1faf41830fa5
- 2 Sep 2021 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/256e606a-a803-47ed-90a5-ce730a9239d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d410a6-f924-413e-b56b-1faf41830fa5
  20th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/256e606a-a803-47ed-90a5-ce730a9239d4
  2nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/49267902017B81DE07DF
  Bravo Project Link
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02d9bbb6-3497-4c51-aadc-7c4940800879
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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