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Strategic Framework and Theory of Change Co-production

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Response Deadline12/15/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract focuses on the co-production of a strategic framework and Theory of Change for climate adaptation projects under the Economic and Social Research Council and Defra. The selected provider will perform strategic design for prime contractors, utilizing expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder facilitation to lead workshops that co-define research questions. The primary objective is to map research activities to real-world impacts while ensuring that research scopes are place-sensitive and aligned with principles of just adaptation. The project requires the delivery of a finalized Theory of Change document and a comprehensive set of research scopes. Managed under UK Research and Innovation, the opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541611. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 15, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for climate adaptation strategic framework and Theory of Change due December 15, 2026.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 204546.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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What Works Centre for a climate resilient UK

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PostedSep 30

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Response DeadlineDec 15

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12/15/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 months

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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Performs strategic design for prime contractors on ESRC/Defra climate adaptation projects. Facilitates stakeholder workshops to co-define research questions and develops a Theory of Change (ToC) mapping research to real-world impact. Defines place-sensitive and just-adaptation research scopes. Requires expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder facilitation. Delivers a finalized Theory of Change document and research scope set.

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