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title: "Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762085"
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# Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762085

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking research services for the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a title of "Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation". The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, UK, is the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the services category and follows an open procurement method. The key deadline for submissions is 23rd April 2024.

This tender for the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation can create business growth opportunities for research firms and consultancy services specialised in biodiversity assessments. Businesses with expertise in logic modelling, data analysis, and evaluation reporting would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the NRF and its contribution to biodiversity outcomes, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to environmental policy impact assessments.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research that will conclude an interim evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF). This research is being commissioned to understand the NRF in terms of outputs and outcomes that it has achieved so far, and how these relate to broader policy priorities and desired impacts in the area of biodiversity, including those in the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary aim of this research is to utilise an existing logic modelling framework as the basis for collating, cleaning, analysing and reporting from data on NRF inputs, activities, outputs and outcomes for the purpose of an interim evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund from its launch in 2021 to 31 Mar 2024. Objectives and scope The specific objectives of this research are: Undertake a robust, objective evaluation of the Competitive Strand of NRF utilising an existing logic model, indicators list, data to be supplied by the Scottish Government/NatureScot and any other data to be collected by the contractor. Undertake a robust, objective evaluation of the Edinburgh Process strand of NRF utilising existing logic model, indicators list, and data to be supplied by Scottish Government, and any other data to be collected by the contractor. Consider value for money of NRF funding and suggest a potential approach to add value of money component in the evaluation. Report on the evaluation of both strands with outputs as described in Section 6 - Outputs and Key Deliverables. Undertake analysis and reporting of data related to Nature Network-specific funding to provide a baseline which future funding could be assessed against, for inclusion in the report set out in Section 6 - Outputs and Key Deliverables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505726 |
| 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 | 22 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,683 |

## 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 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505726
- 26 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501759

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501759&idx=1
  26th March 2024 - RESAS-003-24 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501759
  Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research that will conclude an interim evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF). This research is being commissioned to understand the NRF in terms of outputs and outcomes that it has achieved so far, and how these relate to broader policy priorities and desired impacts in the area of biodiversity, including those in the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505726
  Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) interim evaluation - The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission research that will conclude an interim evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF). This research is being commissioned to understand the NRF in terms of outputs and outcomes that it has achieved so far, and how these relate to broader policy priorities and desired impacts in the area of biodiversity, including those in the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.pbuliccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762085

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