Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
Contact
Clare Mead
clare.mead@environment-agency.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
Zambia
NUTS code
ZM - Zambia
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Evaluation of the Counter Illegal Wildlife Trade Ranger Training Programme
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority is calling for market engagement to test our Terms of Reference (“ToR”) and allow the market to input and challenge the ToR.
This ToR sets out the Authority’s requirements for a Supplier to undertake an independent evaluation of the CIWT Ranger Training Programme activities in Malawi and Zambia from 2017-2022. The purpose of this Contract is to assess the extent to which the CIWT Ranger Training programme has achieved its outcomes as well as the sustainability and overall impact of the training provided.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- MW - Malawi
- ZM - Zambia
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Through this Terms of Reference (ToR), the Authority is seeking a Supplier to carry out an Evaluation of the Counter Illegal Wildlife Trade Ranger Training Programme.
This Terms of Reference (“ToR”) sets out the Authority’s requirements for a Supplier to undertake an independent evaluation of the CIWT Ranger Training Programme activities in Malawi and Zambia from 2017-2022. The purpose of this Contract is to assess the extent to which the CIWT Ranger Training programme has achieved its outcomes as well as the sustainability and overall impact of the training provided.
The evaluation will consider lessons learned, synergies with other regional management plans and programmes operating in the region, potential scope for scalability, value for money, viable cost-effective options for addressing known gaps and, if there is misalignment with regional programming, recommendations on where future activities can be embedded into regional management plans and other projects (including IWT Challenge Fund projects).
In terms of the prior experience, we outlined in the ToR that the supplier must have the following experience:
· Knowledge and experience of undertaking evaluation/ impact assessment projects in African countries, using mixed methods approaches that meet recognised standards for credibility and rigour.
· A strong understanding of various quantitative and qualitative evaluation methodologies, including conducting research on sensitive or illegal subjects such as poaching.
· Extensive skills in qualitative data collection and analysis.
· Knowledge of environmental crime in African countries.
· A strong understanding of the Malawi and Zambia contexts.
two.2.14) Additional information
We will require the information back on this market testing within 2 weeks of publication.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
22 May 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please complete the market engagement questionnaire included within the attached letter or follow the link below with more specific questions that we would value your feedback on.
Closing date = 11am 23rd May
Link: