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.

Planning

EME for APEX Independent Monitoring (AIM)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

19th December 2024 23:30:32 PM

Planning Deadline

22nd January 2025 23:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

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 £3.9m. 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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-4727988f-ea4e-4030-89fc-a6762cde5c93

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Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

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Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79419000

CPV Division(s)

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

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Buyer Name

Stephanie Donachie

Buyer Email

stephanie.donachie@fcdo.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

FCDO Abercrombie House

East Kilbride

G75 8EA

Scotland

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EME for APEX Independent Monitoring (AIM)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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