AHDB Evalution Support and Evaluation Validation requirements

AWARDED - We have identified approximately 65 programmes of work over the next five years, covering areas such as research, knowledge exchange, market intelligence and market development. These programmes are likely to contain several smaller projects and different work streams that help to drive success of the overall programme objectives. AHDB Programme Managers in these areas (with guidance from the AHDB Evaluation Team) are responsible for drafting evaluation plans, and capturing appropriate data throughout the life of the programme. Various pieces of evaluation work will then need to be conducted for each overarching programme of work, examples are listed under lot one below. Some Programme Managers will complete full evaluations themselves and others will utilise suppliers to complete some or all of the evaluation work.

We require the evaluations to take place at the end of the programme or activity, and at suitable interim points. Many of these evaluations will include a cost-benefit analysis or assessment of return-on-investment. It is important that the evaluations which are produced are robust and evidence based.

Additional information:

AWARDED - Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender and respond to the opportunity:

1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box
3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.