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Development of Theories of Change and Evaluation Frameworks for Protected Site Strategies Pilots

Awarded 04 Nov 2022

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Awarded04 Nov 2022

Value£711,700.00

SupplierICF Consulting Services

AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 1y 1mo ago2y 11mo term

Awarded 4 Nov 2022Expired 8 Oct 2025

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to ICF Consulting Services for the development of Theories of Change and Evaluation Frameworks for five local Protected Site Strategies (PSS) pilots under the Environment Act 2021.

The work supports Natural England's testing of PSS mechanisms to inform statutory guidance, covering pilot themes such as community concerns over tree felling and bog re-wetting, planning authority support, farmer transition to low-pollution systems, economic case for pollution reduction, and deer management.

The contract includes refining the overarching Theory of Change, creating bespoke Theories of Change for each pilot, conducting rapid desk reviews, and incorporating social science insights and stakeholder mapping.

The contract value is £711,700.

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