Planning

EME for APEX Independent Monitoring (AIM)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 23:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a procurement process titled "EME for APEX Independent Monitoring (AIM)" under the CPV classification "Evaluation consultancy services". This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key milestones including an engagement end date on 22 January 2025. The contract, expected to commence on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 March 2029, has an estimated value of £3.9m. It encompasses multiple delivery addresses, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and various locations worldwide. The preferred procurement method is the GEMFA II framework, and suppliers are encouraged to ensure their participation in this framework before registering for the early engagement event via the provided link.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those capable of offering bespoke monitoring solutions to enhance the delivery of UK development programmes across Africa. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined. By engaging in this process, businesses can leverage new growth avenues through significant government contracts, fostering enhanced visibility and long-term partnerships with the FCDO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EME for APEX Independent Monitoring (AIM)

Notice Description

Early Market Engagement for the new programme APEX Independent Monitoring. APEX Independent Monitoring Programme The APEX Independent Monitoring Programme (AIM) will provide monitoring assurance for programmes within the Africa Programmes and Expertise Department (APEX) and UK posts across Africa. AIM will accomplish this through the provision of bespoke monitoring products, enabling and ensuring more effective delivery of UK development programming across Africa and therefore maximising development impact for beneficiaries. This Contract is expected to run from 01/09/2025 until 31/03/2029, with a maximum total contract value of PS3.9m. Please note that the preferred procurement strategy for this Contract is the GEMFA II framework. Suppliers may wish to ensure that they have bid for GEMFA II before considering attendance. Additional information: Please register for this event via the link.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4727988f-ea4e-4030-89fc-a6762cde5c93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2436fbe1-eaff-480b-82a0-23df5cd67541
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Stephanie Donachie
Contact Email
stephanie.donachie@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
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

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