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title: "Developing an Evaluation Framework for the Nature Recovery Network"
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# Developing an Evaluation Framework for the Nature Recovery Network

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b7aa1a2-757d-4457-862c-cf2a64c432ca

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking a supplier for the project titled "Developing an Evaluation Framework for the Nature Recovery Network." This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on evaluation consultancy services. The tender was open from 1st October 2021, with the submission deadline on 25th October 2021. The contract will span from 8th November 2021 to 15th March 2022 with a total contract value of £90,000, aiming to evaluate the national Nature Recovery Network (NRN) effectively.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in developing frameworks for impact assessment and value for money evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as their specific skills in tailored evaluation methods and stakeholder engagement could align well with Natural England's objectives for this project.

## Notice

Natural England (NE) is looking for a supplier to develop a framework that will enable the future evaluation of the national Nature Recovery Network (NRN) and its delivery. It is anticipated that this evaluation framework will enable NE to evaluate both process and impact as well as explore value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/974bf525-406c-40ec-8f12-440eb677b875 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 30 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,813 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,813 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | YO1 7PZ |
| 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 SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 17:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/974bf525-406c-40ec-8f12-440eb677b875
- 1 Oct 2021 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d1e9ddb-06cd-4514-aa18-fc98c9f050af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/974bf525-406c-40ec-8f12-440eb677b875
  9th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d1e9ddb-06cd-4514-aa18-fc98c9f050af
  1st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/32437497017C3BF5F2D1
  Please see below the link to the requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4dc3041-7697-409f-8f48-79a259e21e9b
  n/a

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