# project\_23910 - An analysis of the contribution and effectiveness of the ERDF and ESF Programmes

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: Defra Network eTendering Portal
- Contract winner: [Frontier Economics](/contract-winners/frontier-economics/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £122,000
- Tender value: £122,000
- Award date: 5 November 2018
- Published: 30 June 2019
- Contract start: 3 December 2018
- Contract end: 31 March 2019
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 55010569-2708-442b-9db9-789371343df9-298460
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a92718d9-0ef3-4ea1-a4da-8ca47b770c29

## Description

The overall aim of the research is to analyse the effectiveness of current and previous ERDF and ESF programmes in order to inform the design of future domestic development programmes so that these are effective in delivering both rural and environmental outcomes\. The Department is seeking to commission research concerning the impact of the European Regional Development Fund \(ERDF\) and the European Social Fund \(ESF\) dating from 2000 on rural areas and, the effectiveness of those funds in delivering government's environmental priorities\. It also wants to obtain learning that could be potentially applied to the design of the delivery mechanisms of future economic development programmes that replace current EU funding programmes - to make these more effective in the attainment of both rural and environmental outcomes\. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities\. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions\. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra\.bravosolution\.co\.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra"\. If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution\.co\.uk\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55010569-2708-442b-9db9-789371343df9-298460)