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What Works for Global Education programme - External Evaluation

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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22 Jan 2025 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded a contract to Oxford Policy Management Ltd for the independent monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) services of the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) programme from 2024 to 2029. This procurement, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV 75211200), utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at approximately £1,000,000. Key dates include the tender end date of 4th November 2024 and a contract period starting from 10th January 2025 to 30th May 2029. The primary location for delivery is in Scotland, UK (postal code G75 8EA), with the award published on 22nd January 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international development and educational improvement services. Companies with expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) are well-suited to leverage this contract to expand their operations and influence globally. As the procurement is friendly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it encourages participation from smaller firms capable of delivering innovative and impactful solutions. The focus on enhancing learning outcomes and contributing to a sustainable global evidence base makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to align with high-impact and purpose-driven projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

What Works for Global Education programme - External Evaluation

Notice Description

Contract publication title: Independent MEL contract for the What Works Hub for Global Evaluation (WWH GE) 2024-2028 The FDCO has procured a supplier to provide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) services for the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) programme between 2024 and 2029. The purpose of the contract is threefold: 1) to contribute to maximising the impact of the WWHGE programme within its lifetime and beyond, by informing and catalysing ongoing adaptation and optimisation; 2) to contribute to the global evidence base on how "research-into-implementation" programmes like WWHGE can successfully improve learning outcomes at scale for future investments by FCDO and others; and 3) to provide accountability for the use of British Taxpayer's money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ed94f47-8da6-43a9-9084-8356bd2149ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1e8342-06bc-43ee-95e8-d1b3a417a50b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£999,885 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 30 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD POLICY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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