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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b41c790c-661d-4a0e-8342-79d62a3e86d7

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## Summary

The tender titled "Defra Theory of Change Tool" is being issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal as part of an open procurement process classified under research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 4th December 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8th January 2021 and is expected to conclude by 18th June 2021. The delivery addresses include multiple locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This opportunity presents significant potential for consultancy firms specialised in research and evaluation, particularly those familiar with the Theory of Change methodology and agile project delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, especially those with experience in developing tools for policy evaluation and outcomes measurement. Engaging in this project may enhance visibility and establish long-term relationships with the government sector.

## Notice

The requirement is 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 Value Framework approach. A practical tool is required to better enable Defra teams to generate robust and dynamic Theories of Change for the evaluation of programmes and strategies across Defra's complex policy remit. The Defra Theory of Change tool will provide clear accountability on how initiatives will deliver and measure outcomes, including metric development. The tool should be informed by a review of existing tools and literature on Theory of Change and complexity aware evaluation, including Defra's Complexity Evaluation Framework, and should be developed using an agile methodology while delivering Theory of Change workshops on a number of Defra's priority programmes. This commission will be delivered between January and early June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69213436-6568-40a0-b0e2-d2c13206596e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2020 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69213436-6568-40a0-b0e2-d2c13206596e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69213436-6568-40a0-b0e2-d2c13206596e
  13th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69f246e6-fe00-496a-83ee-f079745ce657
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