Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c77-1611-7317-8efa-576ae249fb0f/rapid-evidence-assessment-of-growth-related-to-water-catchment-improvements pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Rapid Evidence Assessment of Growth Related to Water Catchment Improvements [Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value £30,000 to £50,000 Published 20 Jul 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 "Government priorities post Covid 19 will be balancing public sector finances by promoting increased productivity and economic growth as well as ensuring greater equality in wealth distribution by levelling up, i.e. greater investment and jobs. We want to explore how Defra and the Environment Agency's work to improve water catchments could contribute to these priorities. Specifically, does it contribute to increasing productivity and economic activity? The theory of change is that the reduction in environmental risks and enhancement of natural capital can lead to both greater productivity and a growth in jobs in a locality. The work should be conducted in the form of a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA). The REA will need to use the methodology developed by Defra/ NERC Joint Water Evidence Group (Production\_of\_quick\_scoping\_reviews\_and\_rapid\_evidence\_assessments.pdf) where possible. This research will develop the conceptual model for thinking about how Environment Agency and Defra activities to improve water catchments contribute to local economic growth. These activities include: flood risk management, enhancing water quality through legislation (e.g. River Basin Management Plans and regulating/influencing farming practices) and abstraction and discharge licences. Relevant measures of economic growth could include job creation, greater productivity, business growth, infrastructure development, regeneration and housing. The work could also consider reducing inequality." Additional information: "You are invited to participate in the competition for the project detailed in the attached. Please confirm whether or not you wish to be included in the tender list by e-mailing: . Replies to be received by 17:00 pm 6 August 2021." 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/8f4f2d57-d85c-4265-9340-9b254ff5b30b) 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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