--- title: "Evaluation of Defra's small capital grants schemes for Farmers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa73a6aa-71bc-4eff-835a-7474040a33a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa73a6aa-71bc-4eff-835a-7474040a33a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa73a6aa-71bc-4eff-835a-7474040a33a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa73a6aa-71bc-4eff-835a-7474040a33a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-07-20" --- # Evaluation of Defra's small capital grants schemes for Farmers Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa73a6aa-71bc-4eff-835a-7474040a33a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa73a6aa-71bc-4eff-835a-7474040a33a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa73a6aa-71bc-4eff-835a-7474040a33a0.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking evaluations for its small capital grants schemes for farmers. The tender, titled "Evaluation of Defra's small capital grants schemes for Farmers," is categorised under research and development services, with a budget of £200,000. The procurement method is open, adhering to an open procedure above threshold. The tender period is set to conclude on 23rd August 2021, and the contract is expected to run from 29th September 2021 to 28th September 2022. The geographical scope includes multiple regions, including the UK and various overseas territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in consultancy and research sectors, particularly those focusing on agricultural development and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in conducting value for money assessments and impact evaluations will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The engagement with Defra not only allows for immediate financial gain but also positions bidders for future contracts as Defra evolves its funding schemes post-Brexit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement is explicitly welcomed. ## Notice Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG) and the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) Round 1 As part of the Rural Development Programme for England, which makes up Pillar II of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Defra administers a small productivity capital grants programme for farmers known as Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG). This scheme is now in it's third and final round. Defra is developing and delivering successor schemes as we move away from the CAP after EU-exit. One of these is a small capital grants scheme known as the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF).The first round of this capital grants scheme will be launched in the Autumn. Defra is looking to: * Provide a Value for Money assessment and impact evaluation of CPSG. This evaluation will cover all three rounds primarily drawing on existing evidence for rounds 1 and 2 and new analysis for round 3. * A process evaluation and early outcomes assessment for FETF. This evaluation will cover the first round of funding from 2021. A number of evaluation approaches may be appropriate (theory based, participatory, case-based) and we expect that this evaluation will involve a combination of primary and secondary research. The supplier will be expected to: * Develop a research design document and project plan * Provide an interim report * Deliver a final report * Provide recommendations on future monitoring and evaluation of the FETF In addition, provide continuous feedback on findings to support the design and delivery of future FETF rounds. A supplier event will be held on the 26th July from 2.30-3.30pm. This will be a question and answer session for this Evaluation and the upcoming National Rural Network Review. The event can be accessed at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/c56nj675 Please let us know via the messaging function if you intend to attend the event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad86ca3-d46b-487b-a126-1bbe06e513cd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Sep 2021 - 28 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW3 4QS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Royal Hospital | | Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2021 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad86ca3-d46b-487b-a126-1bbe06e513cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ad86ca3-d46b-487b-a126-1bbe06e513cd 20th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://tinyurl.com/c56nj675 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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