Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c88-848b-7180-b02a-d84d4297141b/protected-sites-strategies-pilots-evaluation-of-process-and-impact closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Protected Sites Strategies Pilots - Evaluation of Process and Impact [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 7 Feb 2022 Deadline Closed 8 Mar 2022 ## 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 Background ### Summary Protected Sites Strategies are an important element of the Government's ambition to deliver a better Environment within a generation, as set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP). They are a Statutory power in the Environment Act for Natural England to bring together key stakeholders to make long-term collaborative commitments that address impacts on the species, habitats and geophysical interest of Protected Sites. To test the full potential for Protected Sites Strategies mechanisms and inform the statutory guidance for Protected Sites Strategies, Natural England are running 5 local pilots from early 2022. Each pilot will require the formation of a theory of change and development of an evaluation framework. Natural England (NE) is looking for a supplier to develop a Theory of Change for the first two pilots by April 2022. There is an option within the contract, depending on the quality of the delivery of the first phase, to develop the remaining three pilots Theory of Change and Evaluation Frameworks for each of the 5 pilots by September 2022 and a further option to carry out further Evaluation of Impact on the pilot Protected Sites Strategies mechanisms to July 2024. NE will consider the proposals and recommendations put forward on Theory of Change for each pilot in Phase 1 and the evaluation frameworks in Phase 2 however, there will be no obligation to undertake any further evaluation beyond Phase 1 of contract. Protected Sites Strategies are an important element of the Government's ambition to deliver a better Environment within a generation, as set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP). They are a Statutory power in the Environment Act for Natural England to bring together key stakeholders to make long-term collaborative commitments that address impacts on the species, habitats and geophysical interest of Protected Sites. To test the full potential for Protected Sites Strategies mechanisms and inform the statutory guidance for Protected Sites ### Project Aim The aim of the PSS pilots is to test how PSS mechanisms can address impacts on Protected Sites and associated wildlife habitats, species and geophysical interest through engagement of a range of local key stakeholders and formation of collaborative partnerships with effective long-term commitments from signatories. The Pilots will require key stakeholders to commit to adopting nature-based solutions and other systems changes necessary to address impacts in the long term. The pilots will be designed to maximise socio economic benefits as well as wider environmental benefits for key stakeholders. Through this evaluation project, Natural England wishes to discover if a Protected Sites Strategy process, bringing together key stakeholders to commit to address underlying and often complex issues in the long term, is a cost-effective approach to addressing impacts on Protected Sites and helping to achieve our wider habitat and species objectives. 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/123c458e-179f-45a7-a759-8eba203d5f19) 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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