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Independent Endline Evaluation of the Gender and Adolescence Global Evidence Programme (GAGE)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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02 Jul 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has carried out a procurement process under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services. This involved an "Independent Endline Evaluation of the Gender and Adolescence Global Evidence Programme (GAGE)." The procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, offered services across multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The evaluation aimed to assess GAGE's achievements and catalogue lessons learned. This procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the contract running from 22 May 2026 to 31 March 2027. The award was made to Tropical Health Consulting LLP, and the tender, marked complete, was valued at £205,000 with an award value of £194,685.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation services within the international development sector. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proficient in delivering impact assessments and generating substantive insights into programme effectiveness. Firms with capabilities in advancing policy reforms and improving adolescent wellbeing could find this contract beneficial for strategic growth and increased industry presence. The procurement's selective method encourages competitive engagement, although participation was confined to those able to meet framework prerequisites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Endline Evaluation of the Gender and Adolescence Global Evidence Programme (GAGE)

Notice Description

The primary purpose of this evaluation is to assess the GAGE programme's achievements in terms of its outputs, outcomes and impact, as the programme approaches the completion of the endline phase, and to document lessons learned from the GAGE programme. The evaluation will focus on the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of achieving its objectives and whether it helped advance the academic knowledge and policy reforms required to improve the wellbeing of adolescents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7324180-3f18-4fac-9b65-ca7bc819082a
Current Stage
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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
SME

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
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,685 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROPICAL HEALTH CONSULTING

Further Information

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