Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5b-ac30-71fa-8378-d3f5b0c81f87/ph-indicator-project [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBdirect award procedureSuitable for SMEs # PH Indicator Project [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Estimated value £34,325 Published 7 Jul 2020 Deadline Closed 1 Jul 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender ### Improving plant health intelligence In 2017 the Plant Health Board endorsed a proposal for Defra to work towards a more useful and effective set of indicators for tracking progress against plant health policy objectives, and the contribution that policy makes to that progress, than is available today. Current performance measurement is overly inward-facing, measuring the outputs of the Plant Health Services (PHS) rather than changes in the performance of the system that they oversee. This means it is difficult to understand the performance of the PHS in relation to the UK's policy objectives for plant health. The new indicator set will focus on outcomes that reflect the targeted changes in the performance of the system overseen by PHS. It will be built on an understanding of plant health policy objectives, the role of the PHS within the system that it regulates and the mechanisms by which PHS actions are expected to lead to target outcomes, such that the efficacy of those actions can be better assessed. Progress towards such outcomes is not fully within the control of the PHS but is influenced by multiple actors within the plant health system, as well as external factors (e.g. weather). New outcome indicators should be available to support the updated Plant Biosecurity strategy for Great Britain. To-date, Defra, supported by ICF, have completed the initial steps of the outcome indicator development process Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk)", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at . " Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a4bd6897-c841-493a-80ee-8828af43aa07) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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