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title: "Complexity Evaluation Framework"
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# Complexity Evaluation Framework

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9acb756b-c380-4205-bb3e-179ea36c55ff

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Complexity Evaluation Framework" is being conducted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in the United Kingdom. This research project falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on research and development services. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having concluded with an awarded contract valued at £53,000, effective from 10th December 2018 until 26th April 2019. The tender period for this opportunity closed on 15th November 2018, and the procurement method used was an open procedure, which is typically utilised for contracts of significant value.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the government sector. Businesses that specialise in research and consultancy services related to evaluation frameworks or complexity theory would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in public procurement activities in this area can foster business growth by allowing firms to contribute to important government initiatives and potentially secure mentorship from established entities like Defra.

## Notice

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning research to develop a "complexity evaluation framework", which is intended to inform the commissioning of evaluation across the remit of Defra (which includes the environment, food, farming, fishing and rural affairs). The use of the term 'evaluation framework' in this context describes a structure and set of guiding principles to shape evaluation approaches for different programs or initiatives. The primary purpose of this framework is to equip Defra commissioners of evaluation (which may include analysts and policy makers), with a checklist of core considerations to ensure that evaluations are robust and sufficiently consider the implications of complexity theory. The framework is intended to increase the use and usability of evaluation for both commissioned and internally-led evaluation across the department. The final output is intended to be an actionable complexity evaluation framework, accompanied by a supporting evidence report to be used as a resource in commissioning evaluation. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b56827-7aff-4c19-890c-dc80eaedafaf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 26 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,000 |
| 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 | CECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b56827-7aff-4c19-890c-dc80eaedafaf
- 18 Oct 2018 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bf0cdc8-a3f6-4189-a7fb-0f3201bfe8b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b56827-7aff-4c19-890c-dc80eaedafaf
  17th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bf0cdc8-a3f6-4189-a7fb-0f3201bfe8b8
  18th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ccd52ca-9458-4202-b747-01d02bd68edb
  n/a

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