Tender

The Evidence Fund

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

12 Jul 2021 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently conducting a tender titled "The Evidence Fund" within the services industry. This procurement process is in the active tender stage, which ends on 23 August 2021. The contract aims to establish a comprehensive research and evidence platform to support various knowledge generation activities in regions including East Africa, South Asia, and MENA. The anticipated budget for this initiative is £72,000,000, with the contract period set to commence on 1 December 2021 and run until 1 October 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in research, evaluation, and project management. Businesses equipped to handle procurement competitions for research projects and knowledgeable in conducting due diligence assessments will find themselves well-suited for this engagement. The project's extensive budget and potential for programme enhancement offer a platform for growth, making it an attractive prospect for organisations focused on delivering evidence-based solutions within the specified geographical areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Evidence Fund

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO ) is seeking to appoint a Supplier to oversee and manage The Evidence Fund, a single coordinated, research and evidence platform that supports urgent, mid- and longer-term knowledge generation, synthesis, translation and engagement. The Evidence Fund brings together several programmes previously delivered across RED into a single coordinated platform programme. The primary responsibility of the Supplier will be to manage procurement competitions for research and evaluation projects, conduct due diligence assessments on prospective sub-contracted Research -Pool providers, and programme manage research projects implemented by sub-contracted research organisations. The Supplier will also have responsibility for a number of cross-cutting activities in relation to the programme, including knowledge management and dissemination; monitoring and learning, and establishing a technical assistance facility for additional administrative and programme management support to FCDO and wider-RED activities in East Africa, South Asia, and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) . The initial duration of the programme will be 34 months with an initial budget of PS35,800,000 inclusive of local government taxes, but exclusive of VAT. FCDO anticipates that the budget allocation for delivery of Core Team Portfolio Management Services does not exceed 12% (PS4,296,000.00) of the initial budget. FCDO will retain options to enhance the programme budget, by up to PS 36,200,000 and extend the programme by an additional three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6da88f17-8d5f-420a-bf6b-38ddc940fd20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1cde088-d82f-4a9d-b882-52504001014c
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
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 1 Oct 2027 Over 5 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
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8AE
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 Central South
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Further Information

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