Appendix 3 - Criteria Scoring Matrix
Perth and Kinross Council · 23 August 2023
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Assessment Criteria Super (4) High (3) Medium (2) Low (1) None (0) Project Score Possible Score Weighting Weighting applied Essential (must score at least 1 for each category) Biodiversity (4)* - Extent to which the project delivers at least one of the funds five strategic themes. Will consider the overall biodiversity value of the project. *As the main essential criteria, this will carry a higher weighting. Delivers at least one of the five strategic themes. A transformational project that delivers significant benefit for biodiversity. Delivers at least one of the five strategic themes. The overall approach and strategy shows significant benefit for biodiversity. Delivers at least one of the five strategic themes. The overall approach and strategy shows clear additional benefit for biodiversity. Delivers at least one of the five strategic themes. The overall approach and strategy shows a direct benefit for biodiversity. Does not deliver one of the five strategic themes. No biodiversity benefit. 4 1.5 0 Return on Investment (2) - Extent to which the project is good value for money. The funding used will aim to maximise the biodiversity value of the project. Good value for money Value for money proportionate to funding sought Poor value for money 2 1 0 Maintenance (2) - Extent to which the project will deliver impact/benefit beyond the funding period through long term maintenance. No maintenance required or maintenance solution in place for at least 10 years Maintenance is required and agreed in principle or short term. No maintenance agreed 2 1 0 Non-essential Nature Networks (2) - Extent to which the project helps to deliver nature networks. Project will significantly deliver high- quality and well-connected nature- rich areas. Project will have a moderate impact in delivering high-quality and well-connected nature-rich areas Does not specifically contribute towards the delivery of nature networks. 2 1 0 Legacy (2) - Extent to which the project will deliver positive co-benefits e.g. supporting community well-being and access to nature, green jobs, air and water quality improvements. Multiple long term co-benefits will be delivered Few co-benefits will be delivered or only short term No co-benefits will be delivered 2 1 0 Supports Tayside LBAP (2) Directly contributes towards Tayside LBAP action(s). Positive contributions towards aims in the Tayside LBAP. Does not support a Tayside LBAP Action 2 1 0 Engagement and Support (2) - Extent to which the project has community support and participation. Project is community led or the community is participating in the project Community supports project but is not involved No evidence for community support or involvement 2 1 0 Climate change mitigation and adaptation (1) Significantly contributes towards climate change mitigation and/or adaptation Does not specifically contribute towards climate change mitigation and/or adaptation 1 1 0 Multi-year project (1) Multi-year project One year project 1 1 0 Maximum points after weighting 20 Project Score 0 APPENDIX 3