The R&D assignment concerns the follow-up evaluation of the National Strategy on Human Trafficking (2025-2030). The follow-up evaluation shall provide knowledge on how the strategy is implemented in practice, including management, coordination and cooperation between relevant actors, as well as highlight developments and assumptions that affect the implementation. The evaluation shall also highlight the central aspects of the implementation of the strategy's areas of effort and measures, including prevention, assistance and protection, as well as prosecution. The evaluation shall provide a knowledge basis for ongoing learning and improvement, and support the Ministry of Justice and Emergency Response (JD) and other actors involved in assessments of goal achievement and the need for adjustments during the strategy period, as well as in recommendations for further development and continuation of the effort after the strategy period expires. The assignment shall start as soon as possible after the contract has been signed and it shall be completed by 30 June 2031. The assignment has a financial limit of NOK 8.8 million (excluding VAT). With the ordinary VAT rate (25%) this amounts to NOK 11.0 million (including VAT), for the entire main assignment. In addition the Contracting Authority reserves the right to trigger an option for an expansion of the assignment, provided that the budgetary coverage is covered. The option has an upper limit of NOK 800,000 excluding VAT. The procurement ́s total value is therefore NOK 9,600,000 excluding VAT. See annex 1 of the contract for further details on the delivery and the option.