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PROJ 10091 Evaluation Quality Assurance and Learning Services (EQuALS 2)

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Sep 2021 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a tender for the project titled "PROJ 10091 Evaluation Quality Assurance and Learning Services (EQuALS 2)" as part of its ongoing commitment to improve evaluation quality within its operations. This procurement process falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date set for 29th October 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £3,915,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 12th February 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2025. Proposals can be submitted through an open procedure, which is accessible to all interested parties.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in evaluation and monitoring services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given their eligibility status. Providers with expertise in quality assurance and evaluation methodologies will find this tender to be an ideal fit, thereby enabling them to contribute to the FCDO’s objectives while expanding their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

PROJ 10091 Evaluation Quality Assurance and Learning Services (EQuALS 2)

Notice Description

FCDO's Evaluation Quality Assurance and Learning Services (EQuALS) 2 programme, will directly replace the current EQuALS programme. EQuALS 2 will deliver independent quality assurance of evaluation products and provide a range of specialist evaluation and monitoring technical advice in order to improve evaluation quality and usefulness across FCDO and other government departments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b40e0a1-7d5f-480d-869f-89da25261d2e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,915,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Susan Lynch
Contact Email
susan.lynch@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01355 84 3620

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Further Information

Notice Documents

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