Tender

Proj 10174 Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA)

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

06 Sep 2021 at 17:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently soliciting tenders for the "Proj 10174 Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA)." This tender falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is being conducted via an open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 1st November 2021, and the framework agreement will last for an initial two-year period beginning 30th May 2022, with possible extensions. The total value of the contract is estimated at £150 million, and delivery addresses include areas within the United Kingdom and other territories.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses offering expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) services across varying geographical regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this tender, especially those with a focus on development and diplomacy work. The competitive structure of the framework, which includes both higher and lower value assignments, allows for diverse participation from different suppliers, creating a robust environment for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proj 10174 Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA)

Notice Description

FCDO seeks to establish a new Global Evaluation Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA) to ensure the provision of efficient and effective expert services for the design and implementation of monitoring and/or monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) of programmes delivered by FCDO and other Government Departments. The Framework will have a lotted structure with provision for competition between framework suppliers for higher value assignments (over 600K) and with a rotational round robin approach for lower value assignments (under 600K) . Framework participants will be required to provide monitoring and/or monitoring, evaluation and learning expertise across a range of geographical regions and thematic areas for development and diplomacy work. The Framework will be let for an initial two year period with the option for two x twelve month extensions. The current Global Evaluation Framework (GEFA) which currently covers Impact and Performance Evaluation requirements is due to expire on 21st August 2021. The Independent Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (IMPERFA) which currently covers Process Evaluation and Third Party Monitoring has an expiry date of 31st March 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6caeca1a-4f21-44e8-aa88-e5505e08246a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2022 - 29 May 2024 2-3 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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