--- title: "RESAS/011/2022 PROVISION OF EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, NATURAL, RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE (ENRA) 2022-27 RESEARCH PROGRAMME COMMISSIONING PROCESS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000692974" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692974" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000692974.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000692974.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-05-11" --- # RESAS/011/2022 PROVISION OF EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, NATURAL, RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE (ENRA) 2022-27 RESEARCH PROGRAMME COMMISSIONING PROCESS Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000692974 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692974) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000692974.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking tenders for the evaluation of its Environmental, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) 2022-27 Research Programme Commissioning Process. This project, titled "RESAS/011/2022," falls within the services category and aims to invest nearly GBP 50 million annually over five years into scientific research. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 7th June 2022 at noon, and the bidding will open the same day at 1 PM. The primary location for this tender activity is Aberdeen, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in environmental science, natural resources, and agricultural evaluation. Businesses with expertise in conducting comprehensive evaluations and possessing knowledge of research commissioning processes will be well-suited to compete. The successful evaluation will not only help the Scottish Government improve future commissioning processes but also provide invaluable insights that could enhance outcomes in the specified domains, enabling businesses to foster growth and innovation in their respective fields. ## Notice Scottish Government Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS) is commissioning an external evaluation of The Environment, Natural Resource and Agriculture 2022-27 Research Programme Commissioning Process. We will invest nearly GBP50 million a year over five years in scientific research. The Scottish Government consider due diligence over the commissioning process with an investment of this scale to be critical to learnings and identification of improvements The purpose/objectives of the evaluation is to understand: What worked well in "Programme Commissioning Process" What didn't work well in "Programme Commissioning Process" What are the views/opinions from our MRPs and internal customers What improvements can be made on the next commissioning process ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose/objectives of the evaluation is to understand: What worked well in "Programme Commissioning Process" What didn't work well in "Programme Commissioning Process" What are the views/opinions from our MRPs and internal customers What improvements can be made on the next commissioning process Included within the scope of the ENRA 2022-27 Programme Commissioning Process evaluation is the three key areas below: Strategic Research Programme Underpinning Capacity Centres of Expertise The Service Provider is encouraged to suggest alternative outputs and approaches to the evaluation based on their expertise. We will provide the Service Provider with the following data that would be important in the evaluation: Policy Research Questions Tender Documents Project Proposals Peer Review Documentation Project Start Up Guidance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448101 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2022 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 11 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448101 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY448101&idx=1 11th May 2022 - RESAS/011/22 EVALUATION OF ENRA 2022-27 RESEARCH PROGRAMME COMMISSIONING PROCESS - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448101 RESAS/011/2022 PROVISION OF EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, NATURAL, RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE (ENRA) 2022-27 RESEARCH PROGRAMME COMMISSIONING PROCESS - Scottish Government Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS) is commissioning an external evaluation of The Environment, Natural Resource and Agriculture 2022-27 Research Programme Commissioning Process. We will invest nearly GBP50 million a year over five years in scientific research. The Scottish Government consider due diligence over the commissioning process with an investment of this scale to be critical to learnings and identification of improvements The purpose/objectives of the evaluation is to understand: What worked well in "Programme Commissioning Process" What didn't work well in "Programme Commissioning Process" What are the views/opinions from our MRPs and internal customers What improvements can be made on the next commissioning process ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692974 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=692974 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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