Critical appraisal of agri-environment scheme actions for achieving biodiversity targets

Description

ABOUT THE PROJECT The overarching objective of this work is to provide a critical appraisal of the capacity of England's new agri-environment schemes (AES) to support the achievement of long-term biodiversity targets. The OEP intends to use this appraisal to inform its reporting on Government's progress in delivering its Environmental Improvement Plan and achieving Environment Act 2021 targets. The critical appraisal will be achieved through delivery of the following project elements, as described further in in the Invitation to Tender: A. Assess the relevance and efficacy of all actions included in Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship, identifying the priority actions for achieving biodiversity targets and any evidence about their uptake and implementation. B. Assess the coverage of specific species and habitats - and all relevant indicators for the biodiversity targets - provided by the priority actions identified in task A. C. A technical report synthesising the analysis. The detailed scope and requirements for the work, and instructions for how to submit a tender, are provided in the Invitation to Tender. TENDERING INSTRUCTIONS The OEP now undertakes all of its procurement through the Panacea e-procurement portal. https://app.panacea-software.com/oep To obtain the Invitation to Tender, ask clarification questions, and to submit a tender you must log in to Panacea then go to this project. Tenders will ONLY be accepted through Panacea. Tenders submitted by any other route, including email, will not be accepted. Ensure you allow sufficient time before the deadline to upload and submit all of your tender information and documents. You will not be able to submit tenders late or incomplete. If you do not have an existing Panacea supplier account, on the login page click on 'Request a new account'. Registering on and using Panacea as a supplier to the OEP is free of charge. If you require assistance, please contact the Panacea Helpline: Email: support@panacea-software.com Telephone: 0207 976 0116