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title: "Evaluation of CEF"
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# Evaluation of CEF

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9f5e9cc-b85a-4195-8396-5d2c103239cb

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has completed a tender process titled "Evaluation of CEF," which involved assessing the practical use of the Complexity Evaluation Framework. This process falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £31,523. The contract period commenced on 6th November 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The open procurement method was employed for this tender, which involved a call for submissions from qualified suppliers in various regions including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The tender submission period ended on 30th September 2019.

This procurement presents promising opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in consultancy and research services related to evaluation frameworks. Companies with expertise in assessment methodologies, data analysis, or consultancy in public sector projects would be especially well-suited to participate in future tenders of a similar nature, potentially supporting the government in enhancing its evaluation processes and frameworks.

## Notice

Assessment of the practical use of the Complexity Evaluation Framework, through active learning and insight from early implementation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1d0322-3590-4f34-8d72-b559a6bfbd0f |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,523 |
| 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 | STEER DAVIES AND GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2019 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1d0322-3590-4f34-8d72-b559a6bfbd0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1d0322-3590-4f34-8d72-b559a6bfbd0f
  12th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3615fc0-c9b2-4799-9a31-a14c9c4dfe98
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