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title: "Place-based evaluation - literature review"
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# Place-based evaluation - literature review

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adf2217b-71f9-4a6b-b746-c9fc5b237bf5

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## Summary

Natural England is seeking a supplier to provide evaluation support for their Priority Places agenda. The tender, titled "Place-based evaluation - literature review", falls under the research services category with a value of £40,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 23rd June 2023. The contract period starts on 28th June 2023 and ends on 31st January 2024. Potential suppliers should note that the contract has been awarded to ICF CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED, starting on 10th July 2023.

This tender by Natural England offers an opportunity for experienced suppliers to contribute to an exploratory project focusing on evaluating place-based projects. Businesses in the research services sector, particularly those with expertise in experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation methodologies, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, aligning with the buyer's preference for such suppliers.

## Notice

The following contract opportunity is for a suitably experienced supplier to work with Natural England to provide evaluation support for our Priority Places agenda. This exploratory project is designed to provide Natural England with: * A better understanding of the methodological complexities of evaluating place-based projects * An understanding of how we may address these complexities * An understanding of the potential application of experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation methodologies to our place-based work. Additional information: If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3b3ebe-19b0-4172-9767-5c4906bc9dbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2023 - 26 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,287 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2023 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3b3ebe-19b0-4172-9767-5c4906bc9dbd
- 24 May 2023 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77c690c-4a1a-49e8-8902-350256b7a3ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3b3ebe-19b0-4172-9767-5c4906bc9dbd
  10th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77c690c-4a1a-49e8-8902-350256b7a3ac
  24th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df58ea2f-570a-47cc-bd81-0c6b53643ed7
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ed5621f-af4f-4ef9-9f0b-939212e78bf0
  Commercial Response Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e909f1c-01a3-4446-a94d-f43fcb2cfa23
  T&C Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9718ee9f-3afd-44c0-a907-a0851138e731

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