Tender

Midterm and Final Evaluation of Volunteering for Development Grant

VSO INTERNATIONAL

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Tender

02 Jul 2018 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves VSO International seeking to appoint an organisation for the "Midterm and Final Evaluation of Volunteering for Development Grant". This project falls under the research and development consultancy category and is based in the United Kingdom. The current stage is the Tender phase, with expressions of interest to be submitted by 2 August 2018. The anticipated contract is set to commence on 1 October 2018 and will run until 1 July 2020, using a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international development evaluations, particularly those with proven expertise in conducting multi-country evaluations. Companies with a strong background in social sciences and experience within the voluntary sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for this evaluation contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance their visibility in the sector while contributing to critical evaluations that inform best practices in development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Midterm and Final Evaluation of Volunteering for Development Grant

Notice Description

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY VSO is a global voluntary organisation whose mission has been to bring people together to fight poverty through the lasting power of volunteering. Voluntary Service Overseas is looking to identify an organisation or evaluation team to undertake an independent mid-term and final evaluation of the volunteering for development (VfD) grant, implemented between 2017 and 2020. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced / qualified organisations. The evaluation will serve a number of overall purposes. These are to: - Generate evidence and learnings for VSO to understand, review and adapt its delivery of the VfD grant to better support poor and marginalised people - Provide accountability to DfID on its investment in VSO's VfD work in accordance with the grant agreement - Contribute to the wider volunteering for development sector's knowledge and best practices on the relational approach to development to improve standards and quality of programme delivery Essential criteria - Demonstrable experience in conducting and managing multi-country evaluations in the international development field - Demonstrated experience in conducting mid-term and final evaluations as supported by examples of past work and references - Team Leader should have a minimum of a Master's degree (ideally a PhD) in social science or other relevant expertise and minimum twelve years' experience in undertaking international and cross-cultural evaluation - Evaluation team members should have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in social science or related expertise and minimum seven years' experience in undertaking international evaluations Expressions of interest: all expressions of interest must be received by VSO by 2 August 2018 and must be submitted electronically (emailed) to the following email address: rebecca.pursellgotz@vsoint.org. The EOI must include a contact name, company name, company address, phone number and email address. Tender documents: tender documents will be sent to those who expressed an interest shortly after the close of the EOI period. Anticipated contract start date: 1 October 2018 VSO reserves the right not to award a contract. www.vsoint.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638261e8-95e7-4081-92c3-a2617b082bc1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 1 Jul 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VSO INTERNATIONAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT2 6QJ
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Norbiton
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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