Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c64-5f7a-7021-b4ed-d2021e18cb83/evaluation-of-defras-small-capital-grants-schemes-for-farmers closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Evaluation of Defra's small capital grants schemes for Farmers [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £200,000 Published 20 Jul 2021 Deadline Closed 23 Aug 2021 ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG) and the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) Round 1 As part of the Rural Development Programme for England, which makes up Pillar II of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Defra administers a small productivity capital grants programme for farmers known as Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG). This scheme is now in it's third and final round. Defra is developing and delivering successor schemes as we move away from the CAP after EU-exit. One of these is a small capital grants scheme known as the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF).The first round of this capital grants scheme will be launched in the Autumn. Defra is looking to: - Provide a Value for Money assessment and impact evaluation of CPSG. This evaluation will cover all three rounds primarily drawing on existing evidence for rounds 1 and 2 and new analysis for round 3. - A process evaluation and early outcomes assessment for FETF. This evaluation will cover the first round of funding from 2021. A number of evaluation approaches may be appropriate (theory based, participatory, case-based) and we expect that this evaluation will involve a combination of primary and secondary research. The supplier will be expected to: - Develop a research design document and project plan - Provide an interim report - Deliver a final report - Provide recommendations on future monitoring and evaluation of the FETF In addition, provide continuous feedback on findings to support the design and delivery of future FETF rounds. A supplier event will be held on the 26th July from 2.30-3.30pm. This will be a question and answer session for this Evaluation and the upcoming National Rural Network Review. The event can be accessed at the following link: [tinyurl.com/c56nj675](https://tinyurl.com/c56nj675) Please let us know via the messaging function if you intend to attend the event. 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/aa73a6aa-71bc-4eff-835a-7474040a33a0) 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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