UK Freeports Evaluation

A Pipeline Notice
by MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Potential Contract ()
Duration
3.5 year
Value
£1M-£2M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
12 Aug 2021
Delivery
25 Oct 2021 to 31 Mar 2025
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

We are looking for monitoring and evaluation specialists to design and carry out the evaluation of the UK Freeports Programme. This will involve, but not be limited to, the feasibility study, developing a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework/associated products, carrying out baseline studies prior to Freeports becoming operational, and carrying out the evaluation. As part of this contract, we also expect an on-going policy learning and uptake element to be embedded from the onset and throughout the evaluation. Suppliers should pay particular attention to this aspect and may want to consider potential consortium partners to fulfil this requirement. Further details on the requirement are set out in the attachment to this Notice. The Contract is expected to run for up to 4 to 5 years - but any continuation beyond year 1 will be dependent upon the outcome of the Spending Review. The value stated is in the Notice is for Year 1 only.

Total Quantity or Scope

YEAR: 2021/2022; BUDGET: 1,500,000.00

CPV Codes

  • 73110000 - Research services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

The evaluation is likely to be commissioned through the new Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - RM6018 Research Market Place. Suppliers are able to apply to join the DPS at any time. During application to join the DPS, suppliers indicate which services they may be able to provide under the DPS. Please note that new suppliers are able to register with the DPS via the following link and that this process can take around 2 weeks: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research If you have any questions about the DPS and would like to contact a member of the CCS team please use the links provided on the website above. Further details and background on the requirements UK Freeports Evaluation.pdf

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