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title: "Checkpoint Evaluation of the Farming Innovation Programme"
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# Checkpoint Evaluation of the Farming Innovation Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df4116a3-3355-48df-8807-4736bb19fd80

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is seeking an independent checkpoint evaluation for Phase 1 of the Farming Innovation Programme to assess its processes, impacts, and value for money. This contract falls under the 'Research services' category with a value of £200,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 16th January 2023. The contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 30th August 2024, and this tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research services to contribute to the evaluation of the Farming Innovation Programme. Companies specialised in environmental assessments, partnership appraisals, and fund efficiency evaluations are well-suited to compete. The Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 7th December 2022, providing a chance for potential bidders to gather more information and engage with the contracting authority.

## Notice

Defra requires an independent checkpoint evaluation of Phase 1 of the Farming Innovation Programme to inform future development of the programme. This evaluation will: undertake an assessment of the processes, early-stage impacts, and value for money; appraise the Defra-UKRI partnership; and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of the existing funds and competitions. This work will give an indication of whether the Farming Innovation Programme is on track to deliver positive environmental, productivity and economic growth outcomes. We will be holding a Market Engagement Event on 07/12/2022 at 13:00pm. To attend, please click the following link just before the event starts: https://tinyurl.com/85yw95bk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e748b293-8d7c-4b97-ba8e-7947f11fa4ae |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 30 Aug 2024 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 7YH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Elswick |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2022 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e748b293-8d7c-4b97-ba8e-7947f11fa4ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e748b293-8d7c-4b97-ba8e-7947f11fa4ae
  25th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://tinyurl.com/85yw95bk

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