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title: "Evaluation of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) National Rural"
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# Evaluation of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) National Rural

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f57b6e17-3c62-4996-ace9-6c1548294a42

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## Summary

The evaluation contract for the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) National Rural has been awarded to SQW Limited by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This open procurement was classified under research and development services (CPV code 73000000) and involved a contract sum of £60,000. The contract period commenced on 4th October 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. The tender process concluded on 6th September 2021 and the award was officially published on 1st October 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in consultancy and research services, particularly those with a focus on rural development, environmental management, and agricultural productivity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this project aims to enhance the sharing of best practices and experiences within the RDPE, creating avenues for collaboration and innovation in rural initiatives.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded to evaluate the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Network. To support delivery of the RDPE, European Rural Development Regulations require all Member States to establish a National Rural Network (NRN) and publicise various forms of information relating to the programme. The key role of the Network is to support the exchange of ideas, practice and experiences of those receiving funding and taking part in the RDPE's four schemes: Environmental Land Management Schemes, Countryside Productivity, Growth Programme and LEADER. It also supports the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability, with setting up and sharing of activities within the partnerships operational groups in England. The Network itself includes people involved with the RDPE and the projects it funds. It is part of the UK National Rural Network which includes the Rural Network for Northern Ireland, the Scotland National Rural Network and the Wales Rural Network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173df147-b714-444a-82e9-34ab50c8e8f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 09:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173df147-b714-444a-82e9-34ab50c8e8f5
- 1 Oct 2021 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173df147-b714-444a-82e9-34ab50c8e8f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173df147-b714-444a-82e9-34ab50c8e8f5
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0039b2fe-0cac-4979-b3ca-e880a24748dc
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