Rural Development Programme (RDP) - Food Sector Evaluation

Tender description

The aims of this work are two-fold. Firstly the Client wishes to commission an independent evaluation of two food sector grant schemes which include the Food Business Investment Scheme (FBIS) and the Rural Business Investment Scheme - Food (RBISF) within Wales as part of the Welsh Government Rural Communities -Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. The evaluation should provide an independent assessment of the implementation and impact for both schemes. Secondly, the Client wishes for a review to be undertaken exploring the broader suite of Welsh Government food sector schemes under the RDP. The successful contractor will be expected to synthesise available monitoring data and secondary evaluation evidence for food sector projects which include Project Helix, Cywain and Food Skills Cymru with any primary data collected as part of this evaluation. The purpose of this approach is to consider broader impacts across food sector schemes, to make a broader assessment of support available to food businesses and to consider any potential gaps in provision. The findings and recommendations of this evaluation will help form the evidence base to feed into future decisions relating to investments supporting food businesses in Wales.