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The FCDO is seeking a supplier to support the implementation of a new programme focused on FCDO's objective to accelerate climate resilient inclusive economic development in developing countries. UK Government Centre of Expertise: Green Cities and Infrastructure (GCI) is central to delivering the FCDO's Centre of Expertise in Green Cities and Infrastructure. GCI will provide strategic and technical advice to posts and partner governments, working in partnership with British International Investment (BII) and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) as well as (other) multilateral development partners (e.g. Multilateral Development Banks). GCI will provide high quality technical assistance to FCDO posts and partner governments to develop and implement low-carbon, resilient infrastructure projects in cities. GCI will also play a role in unlocking investment opportunities for green infrastructure projects. UK expertise can bring prosperity to developing countries and to...

The MKISS will analyse and determine the infrastructure implications and requirements from the significant housing and economic growth proposed in our Strategy for 2050 and delivered through our subsequent new Local Plan. The work should also consider and align with a range of other important influences such as other technical evidence studies to support the development of the new Local Plan, any Government reforms relevant to the Planning system, cross-boundary infrastructure projects of sub-regional significance, and any other strategies and proposals which may come forward in adjoining authorities.

Save the Children works in different thematic programs and commissions dozens of different kinds of studies every year. In this context, SCI is looking for partnership with qualified consulting firms / Consultants through framework agreement to carry out various consulting services as below:   LOT NO. 1 A   RESEARCH AND STUDIES: Baseline/Mid-term/Endline Evaluation/Survey Research on Identified Issues Case Studies and Good Practices Prepare Policies, legal framework, manuals guidelines, protocol, SOPs etc. Participatory vulnerability, risk and capacity assessment (PVRCA) Community needs and risk assessment   LOT NO. 2 B    INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY Prepare Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Materials Facilitators for Training Events (HR, Leadership, Supply Chain etc.) Translation of documents from English to Nepal and vv. Video Documentary, Film, Web series Technological...

The aim of this work is to carry out qualitative research with 40 SMEs across a range of different service models within the non-prepacked sector to understand how they are currently providing allergen information to consumers and the challenges and opportunities changing their approach would present. In addition, we would like to gather insight from the 14 trade bodies. We want to understand: How SMEs currently provide allergen information to consumers (including any written or digital materials) and the reasons for this approach. The challenges SMEs face in providing accurate allergen information to consumers. The challenges SMEs face in managing allergen cross-contact. The challenges and benefits of a range of different options for providing allergen information to consumers. The FSA will provide guidance to the successful contractor on the options to be discussed.  

The aim of SICAP is to reduce poverty and promote social inclusion and equality through local, regional and national engagement and collaboration. We require the evaluation to focus on SDC PARTNERSHIP’s delivery of the SICAP programme and the outputs, outcomes and impact achieved. The SICAP Evaluation objectives are to: Identify to what extent SICAP goals and objectives were achieved. Review SDC Partnership’s participant engagement strategies Identify to what extent SICAP interventions met the needs of service users. Identify how SDC Partnership can manage and deliver SICAP more efficiently and effectively in the future.

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a provider or a consortium of experts to provide economic appraisal related to implementing a unified eco-label framework and system across UK to inform an economic case as part of developing a successful business case based on HM Treasury's five-part business case model to secure potential government investment in developing a precompetitive, multi/inter-disciplinary research and innovation programme that will support the development of a unified eco-labelling system or framework, either sector agnostic or sector specific, to drive environmental sustainability by providing science validated customer information on purchasing choices and drive business green growth, e.g. circularity. It is intended that the outputs of this tender will provide a structure and content (for example but not limited to economic costs and benefits of developing a unified eco-labelling system, either sector agnostic or sector(s) specific that can be readily...

The aim of this consultancy is to support the Electoral Commission of Jamaica in its efforts to better implement and operationalise the legal and regulatory framework pertaining to political party finance, through the enhanced human and financial resource allocation and the development of policies, processes, and tools. Based upon the recommendations contained in the Phase I Implementation plan, and in agreement with the Electoral Commission of Jamaica, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:  Using the Implementation Plan as a guide, analyse the legal and regulatory framework governing political party finance in Jamaica, as well as the scope, functions and powers of the ECJ and Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). Analyse the Phase 1 Implementation Plan and identify all recommendations made therein, as pertaining to staffing, budgeting, policies, procedures, tools and timeframes. Based on discussions with the ECJ and ORPP, produce an...

The primary objective of this study is to build an evidence base of whether and how international tertiary education builds trust, influence and long-term relationships for the countries involved. The sub-objectives include: To conceptualise and document the different dimensions of the concept ‘value’ in the context of international tertiary education, (for instance including, but not limited to, economic value, academic value, support for sustainable development, social capital value, cultural capital, human capital, increased trust and influence, soft power value, gender equity, etc.). To map these dimensions/values to the different stakeholders engaged in international tertiary education (British Council, education providers, government departments, academics, industry and employers, students, parents etc.)

The British Council is seeking a single supplier to undertake an impact evaluation of its programmes focused on developing the English language within education systems. The British Council’s English Programmes department (previously known as ‘English for Education Systems’ – EES) uses mutually beneficial partnerships between the UK and overseas countries to support education systems that support inclusive, quality teaching, learning and assessment of English. English Programmes recognises that many factors influence positive change within education systems, and that, given the scale of the ambition and funding required, our interventions are just one of many factors that can influence positive change. Nevertheless, we seek to assess our contribution to change on the systems and the teaching and learning process that our interventions interact with. The work of the British Council’s English Programmes department is organised through an Impact...

Tenderers are invited to conduct a literature review of international evidence and supplementary expert interviews to understand ‘what works’ or ‘what may work’ in the provision of allergen information in the non-prepacked sector.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (the Authority), represented by the British Embassy in Mexico City, seeks to appoint one Service Supplier for the implementation of a Trade NonOfficial Development Assistance (non-ODA) project in Mexico entitled "Supply Chain Gaps in the Electro-mobility sector in Mexico that represent business opportunities for UK companies and organisations".

AHDB are a levy funded organisation that works on behalf of British agriculture. Sectors covered include beef and lamb, pork, dairy and cereals and oilseeds. AHDB’s Retail and Consumer insight team track and analyse consumer shopping and consumption trends and communicate what they mean for the agricultural industry. We wish to understand if shoppers get confused by vegan and plant-based products and how plant-based labelling and advertising compares to similar meat products. The research will allow our Market Development team to work with policy makers to identify ways to improve consumer understanding and to inform future research on improving meat packaging and labelling.

The overarching objectives of this work are to learn from the existing evidence base and understand how DCMS and its Arms-Length Bodies (ALBs) can best design and deliver interventions which increase participation and engagement with the cultural sectors for lower socio-economic groups. The research aims to address the following: What do we know about ‘what works’ to address and reduce barriers to accessibility and engagement with the culture sectors for those from lower socio-economic groups (LSEG)? What policy interventions could be piloted or scaled up to potentially increase access and reduce these barriers? The methodology is two parts. Part 1 is an evidence review and Part 2 is primary research involving an in-depth case study analysis of interventions that aim to increase equality of access to arts and cultural activities for lower socio-economic groups.

The overall objective of this project is to undertake an independent process evaluation of the UKRI Infrastructure Roadmap Programme, subsequent action to prioritise investments within UKRI and the broader impacts of the work. UKRI are looking for an external consultancy to assist with this work. The objectives of this process evaluation would be: To undertake an assessment of the original Infrastructure Roadmap Programme objectives and consider whether the programme has met these, including how any unique features of the delivery approach enabled (and insofar as relevant, hindered) the delivery of the programme’s objectives  To assess the extent to which UKRI has met the next steps/commitments set out in the Opportunities to Grow our Capability Report To assess the extent to which UKRI has addressed/adopted the recommendations (where these fall within UKRI’s jurisdiction) from the HoL and NAO reports To demonstrate the strategic value added...

Redbridge is embarking on a review of its Local Plan and wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake a full Open Space Assessment and Sports, Recreation, Leisure, and Playing Pitches Strategy, as a single evidence base, to support the development and review of the Local Plan and the formulation of Local Plan open space and sports provision policy. The evidence base should include a full assessment of all open space in all areas of the borough, assessing open space quantity, quality, areas of deficiency, and accessibility of open space. It should also include an assessment of sports, recreation and leisure facilities in the borough and determine the current provision and future needs of open space, sports, recreation, and leisure. It should also set out objectives to meet the determined needs, as well as set priorities for open space management and investment.  

AberInnovation wishes to commission a review of its impact to date and gather recommendations to inform its strategic planning for the next 10 years. The review will evidence what activities have created impact so far, and the future impacts that links between academia and businesses can realise for AberInnovation shareholders and stakeholders. In particular we wish to explore and clarify the advantages of, and tactics for, geographic clustering to drive regional economic development and the part AberInnovation can play in this. The review will provide the basis for future public funding bids by revealing how AberInnovation can meet future needs and demands.

The Purchaser is commissioning a Provider to develop a report highlighting the social and economic opportunities and benefits of repurposing shopping centres to reflect the needs of the town centre, the community, the local authority, and the businesses located within their area. The report will be evidence based with case studies and the provider will suggest measures and approaches councils can take to repurpose shopping centres or support the repurpose of shopping centres where their ownership lies solely in the private sector.