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title: "Defra Theory of Change Tool"
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# Defra Theory of Change Tool

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8986c7c-e700-435d-90dd-b1ea1da56894

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently completed a tender for the "Defra Theory of Change Tool," which aims to design and produce a bespoke tool to enhance policy evaluation. This procurement falls under the research consultancy services category and was conducted via an open procedure below threshold. The contract period commenced on 8th January 2021 and will end on 8th July 2021. The tender had a total value of £39,862 and caters to suppliers across various regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This contract offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in research and policy evaluation tools. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this domain, as this type of procurement typically values innovative approaches and tailored solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate strong analytical skills and a clear understanding of the linkages between policy activities and outcomes will likely find success in competing for similar contracts.

## Notice

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning to design and produce a bespoke Theory of Change tool to capture linkages between activities, outputs and outcomes, to assist Defra in policy evaluation and implement the Public Framework approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a525b7a4-de8d-4830-923c-467ad75ab3cf |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2021 - 8 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,862 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,862 |
| 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 | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a525b7a4-de8d-4830-923c-467ad75ab3cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a525b7a4-de8d-4830-923c-467ad75ab3cf
  5th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3550b5c8-84c7-4ada-8acf-25d3d81dd813
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