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title: "Evaluation Framework and Initial Process Evaluation of NERC Biodiversity Duty"
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# Evaluation Framework and Initial Process Evaluation of NERC Biodiversity Duty

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc273798-53c2-45de-8366-3e62cbf93bfb

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the "Evaluation Framework and Initial Process Evaluation of NERC Biodiversity Duty". Classified under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category (CPV code 73200000), this service contract aims to develop a framework to evaluate the strengthened biodiversity duty as introduced by the Environment Act 2021. The contract was awarded to Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd. with a total value of £82,637.25. The project spans from 1st November 2023 to 19th July 2024, with the initial evaluation to be completed by January 2024. This tender process was managed via a selective call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs involved in research, consultancy, and environmental services. Companies specialising in policy evaluation and environmental assessment will find this contract particularly relevant. It provides a chance to collaborate closely with Defra and other government entities, gaining visibility and credibility in the public sector. Businesses offering innovative methods for policy evaluation and seeking to contribute to national biodiversity strategies will benefit from engaging in this project.

## Notice

The Environment Act 2021 introduced a strengthen 'biodiversity duty' which places all public authorities who operate in England under a legal obligation to consider what they can do to conserve and enhance biodiversity. This strategy recommends competition via the Research Development and Evidence (RDE) Framework for the provision of one service contract to produce a framework for the future evaluation of the strengthened biodiversity duty and subsequently undertake a process evaluation of the strengthened duty. The framework will set out key evaluation questions and methods Defra needs to understand whether policies are working as intended and the initial process evaluation will focus on understanding public authorities' perceptions and experiences of the duty's requirements to make their first consideration by January 2024. As the process evaluation is likely to take place shortly after the introduction of the duty, it should provide a simple 'first look' at how the duty is being implemented, and it is likely a further process evaluation will be commissioned in the future. The principal client using the results will be policy officials in Defra. Findings will also be shared with Other Government Departments (OGD) and selected Arm's Length Bodies (ALB). Some high-level conclusions will be discussed with local authorities and local planning authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a06bbe-b683-4a30-95e5-3621bb6b6a89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 19 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,637 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,637 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a06bbe-b683-4a30-95e5-3621bb6b6a89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a06bbe-b683-4a30-95e5-3621bb6b6a89
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b39e5a86-83d4-474b-8d2e-15c14fc4819b
  Contract C21602_Defra-Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd_Redacted

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