--- title: "Evaluation of the KTIAS Farming Connect" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-123842" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-123842" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123842.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123842.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-08-08" --- # Evaluation of the KTIAS Farming Connect Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-123842 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-123842) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-123842.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government has initiated a procurement process for the independent evaluation of the Knowledge Transfer, Innovation and Advisory Services under the Farming Connect framework. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, seeking expressions of interest by 19th August 2022. This research contract is related to the Rural Development Programme financed by EU Community Funds, aiming to enhance the rural economy, particularly agriculture, to thrive in a market-oriented environment. The evaluation focuses on the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of Farming Connect's interventions in Wales. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses providing research and consultancy services relating to agriculture, economic research, social research, and evaluation consultancy to compete. Suppliers are expected to assess the outcomes and impacts of Farming Connect, provide evidence-based recommendations, and propose relevant research methodologies. Interested suppliers should register their market interest within 10 days to be considered for the contract with the Welsh Government, serving as the buying organisation for this procurement process. ## Notice The Welsh Government wishes to commission an independent evaluation focused on the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the Knowledge Transfer, Innovation and Advisory Services known as Farming Connect as part of the European Union (EU) Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 in Wales, with a particular focus on the effects of changes made in the Farming Connect 'refresh'.The Knowledge Transfer, Innovation and Advisory Service is an enhanced Farming Connect framework delivered from 2015 through the RDP (2014-2020) in Wales. It is an adaptable pan Wales scheme of knowledge transfer activities, specialist advice and innovation support, targeted at businesses and individuals in the farming and forestry sector. Fundamentally, Farming Connect aims to improve business performance, sustainability, competitiveness, resource efficiency and environmental performance of farming and forestry businesses and promote the economic growth and development of rural areas.We require the supplier to:* To determine whether the interim recommendations from the previous evaluation available here https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/statistics-and-research/2021-06/evaluation-of-the-knowledge-transfer-innovation-and-advisory-services-programme_0.pdf were implemented* To provide an evaluation of the changes made during the Farming Connect 'refresh', focusing on the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the changes, along with the impact of the changes* To provide an assessment of the outcomes and impacts of Farming Connect across the entire RDP 2014-2020 programming period* Provide an assessment of Value for Money for a number of specific Farming Connect interventions. This entails an initial feasibility exercise followed by a cost effectiveness and or/cost benefit analysis where appropriate, following National Audit Office guidelines* To provide evidence-based recommendations and lessons learnt which will help form the evidence base to inform future decision making in this policy areaThe client welcomes tenderers to propose a methodology that fully meets the requirements. It is envisaged that a variety of different research methods are needed, including interviews, focus groups, case studies, benchmarking, a desk review, and a value for money assessment and baseline survey data will be made available. A rationale for the choice of methods should be presented as part of the tender bid.We are currently testing the market as part of the procurement process. We request that any suppliers interested in bidding for the contract send a message of interest within 10 days.Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 in Wales -https://gov.wales/rural-development-programme-document-2014-2020Farming Connect - https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/Previously commissioned evaluation - https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/statistics-and-research/2021-06/evaluation-of-the-knowledge-transfer-innovation-and-advisory-services-programme_0.pdf ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123842 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2022 at 16:37 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123842 ## Notice URLs - http:// - https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/Previously - https://gov.wales/rural-development-programme-document-2014-2020Farming - https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/statistics-and-research/2021-06/evaluation-of-the-knowledge-transfer-innovation-and-advisory-services-programme_0.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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