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title: "Ex-post evaluation of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020"
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# Ex-post evaluation of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000759800

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the ex-post evaluation of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020 to an SME supplier named EKOS. The contract, valued at £54,141, aims to assess the impacts of the programme's funding, effectiveness, and efficiency. The evaluation covers the period from 26 May 2015 to 31 December 2023 and focuses on supporting rural communities, enhancing the rural economy, and addressing environmental challenges.

This tender opportunity offers businesses the chance to participate in evaluating a significant rural development programme in Scotland. Companies involved in research, evaluation services, and rural development initiatives would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process for this tender has passed the award stage, with the Scottish Government being the buying organization overseeing the contract.

## Notice

Introduction The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an ex-post evaluation of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020. The evaluation will cover the programme period from 26 May 2015 to 31 December 2023 (the final date for eligibility of expenditure incurred and paid). The ex-post evaluation forms part of the formal programme closure progress. The SRDP 2014-2020 delivered Pillar 2 of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and funded economic, environmental and social measures for the benefit of rural Scotland. This specification sets out the aims of the project and the tasks required of the contractor. It also sets out the management arrangements and timescales. Background & Context The SRDP 2014-2020 is a programme of economic, environmental and social measures, based on six key EU themes (or 'Priorities'): - Priority 1 - fostering knowledge transfer, co-operation and innovation; - Priority 2 - enhancing competitiveness, promoting innovative technologies and sustainable management of forests; - Priority 3 - promoting food chain organisation & risk management; - Priority 4 - restoring, preserving & enhancing ecosystems; - Priority 5 - promoting resource efficiency & transition to low carbon economy; - Priority 6 - promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development. The SRDP for 2014 to 2020 was submitted for approval by the European Commission in October 2014 and approved on 26 May 2015 under Commission Decision C(2015)3489 with a budget of 1.3 billion GBP. The European Commission requires Member States or Regions to evaluate the assistance from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) for the programming period 2014 to 2020. The Ex-Post Evaluation will seek to assess the impacts of the EAFRD funding and take stock of the results, achievements, impacts, efficiency and effectiveness of the programme. The Scottish Government's Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate is responsible for the SRDP; the Agriculture Policy Division is the Managing Authority and the Agricultural Delivery Division (SGRPID) is the paying agency. The key purpose of the SRDP 2014-2020 is to help achieve sustainable economic growth in Scotland's rural areas and the priorities remains broadly the same as the previous programme. The main priorities are: - Enhancing the rural economy; - Supporting agricultural and forestry businesses; - Protecting and improving the natural environment; - Addressing the impact of climate change; and - Supporting rural communities. The SRDP was structured according to the EAFRD intervention logic and included six Priorities under which a total of 14 Measures, as well as the Technical Assistance Measure, were implemented. Annex A outlines the delivery mechanisms and the Scottish Rural Network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope /Statement of Requirement The overall aim of this work is to deliver an ex-post evaluation of the SRDP 2014-2020. The full list of Common Evaluation Questions is shown in Annex B. There are no Programme Specific Evaluation Questions. European Commission's guidance for the ex-post evaluation can be accessed here: https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/evaluation/ex-post-evaluation_en.html The Scottish Government expects that most of the requirement will be fulfilled via secondary analysis of existing data, evaluation reports, and other key reports (such as the Annual Implementation Reports). SG will provide copies of all relevant documentation to the successful tenderer. However, tenderers are invited to propose a suitable methodology for undertaking this contract. It is expected that some primary research may be needed, and that a mixed methods approach may be most appropriate given the nature of the programme. In order to come to robust and reliable conclusions based on representative data the methods used should be well known and tested. The main output should be a report that provides an objective ex-post evaluation of the SRDP 2014-2020, and addresses the Common Evaluation Questions as set out by the European Commission. The format of the report will be discussed and agreed with the successful tenderer. Other anticipated outputs include an easy-read summary of the report, and a presentation to stakeholders, including the Scottish Government. The slides from this presentation should also be included as an output, and shared with SG.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508861 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,141 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508861
- 4 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499980

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR499980&idx=1
  4th March 2024 - RESAS-001-24 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499980
  Ex-post evaluation of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020 - Introduction The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an ex-post evaluation of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020. The evaluation will cover the programme period from 26 May 2015 to 31 December 2023 (the final date for eligibility of expenditure incurred and paid). The ex-post evaluation forms part of the formal programme closure progress. The SRDP 2014-2020 delivered Pillar 2 of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and funded economic, environmental and social measures for the benefit of rural Scotland. This specification sets out the aims of the project and the tasks required of the contractor. It also sets out the management arrangements and timescales. Background & Context The SRDP 2014-2020 is a programme of economic, environmental and social measures, based on six key EU themes (or 'Priorities'): - Priority 1 - fostering knowledge transfer, co-operation and innovation; - Priority 2 - enhancing competitiveness, promoting innovative technologies and sustainable management of forests; - Priority 3 - promoting food chain organisation & risk management; - Priority 4 - restoring, preserving & enhancing ecosystems; - Priority 5 - promoting resource efficiency & transition to low carbon economy; - Priority 6 - promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development. The SRDP for 2014 to 2020 was submitted for approval by the European Commission in October 2014 and approved on 26 May 2015 under Commission Decision C(2015)3489 with a budget of 1.3 billion GBP. The European Commission requires Member States or Regions to evaluate the assistance from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) for the programming period 2014 to 2020. The Ex-Post Evaluation will seek to assess the impacts of the EAFRD funding and take stock of the results, achievements, impacts, efficiency and effectiveness of the programme. The Scottish Government's Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate is responsible for the SRDP; the Agriculture Policy Division is the Managing Authority and the Agricultural Delivery Division (SGRPID) is the paying agency. The key purpose of the SRDP 2014-2020 is to help achieve sustainable economic growth in Scotland's rural areas and the priorities remains broadly the same as the previous programme. The main priorities are: - Enhancing the rural economy; - Supporting agricultural and forestry businesses; - Protecting and improving the natural environment; - Addressing the impact of climate change; and - Supporting rural communities. The SRDP was structured according to the EAFRD intervention logic and included six Priorities under which a total of 14 Measures, as well as the Technical Assistance Measure, were implemented. Annex A outlines the delivery mechanisms and the Scottish Rural Network.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508861
  Ex-post evaluation of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020 - Introduction The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an ex-post evaluation of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020. The evaluation will cover the programme period from 26 May 2015 to 31 December 2023 (the final date for eligibility of expenditure incurred and paid). The ex-post evaluation forms part of the formal programme closure progress. The SRDP 2014-2020 delivered Pillar 2 of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and funded economic, environmental and social measures for the benefit of rural Scotland. This specification sets out the aims of the project and the tasks required of the contractor. It also sets out the management arrangements and timescales. Background & Context The SRDP 2014-2020 is a programme of economic, environmental and social measures, based on six key EU themes (or 'Priorities'): - Priority 1 - fostering knowledge transfer, co-operation and innovation; - Priority 2 - enhancing competitiveness, promoting innovative technologies and sustainable management of forests; - Priority 3 - promoting food chain organisation & risk management; - Priority 4 - restoring, preserving & enhancing ecosystems; - Priority 5 - promoting resource efficiency & transition to low carbon economy; - Priority 6 - promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development. The SRDP for 2014 to 2020 was submitted for approval by the European Commission in October 2014 and approved on 26 May 2015 under Commission Decision C(2015)3489 with a budget of 1.3 billion GBP. The European Commission requires Member States or Regions to evaluate the assistance from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) for the programming period 2014 to 2020. The Ex-Post Evaluation will seek to assess the impacts of the EAFRD funding and take stock of the results, achievements, impacts, efficiency and effectiveness of the programme. The Scottish Government's Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate is responsible for the SRDP; the Agriculture Policy Division is the Managing Authority and the Agricultural Delivery Division (SGRPID) is the paying agency. The key purpose of the SRDP 2014-2020 is to help achieve sustainable economic growth in Scotland's rural areas and the priorities remains broadly the same as the previous programme. The main priorities are: - Enhancing the rural economy; - Supporting agricultural and forestry businesses; - Protecting and improving the natural environment; - Addressing the impact of climate change; and - Supporting rural communities. The SRDP was structured according to the EAFRD intervention logic and included six Priorities under which a total of 14 Measures, as well as the Technical Assistance Measure, were implemented. Annex A outlines the delivery mechanisms and the Scottish Rural Network.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759800
- https://ec.europa.eu/enrd/evaluation/ex-post-evaluation_en.html

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