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DFID 8241 Independent Evaluation of the E4D/SOGA - Employment and Skills for Eastern Africa Programme Contract Award

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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17 Jan 2019 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) has awarded a contract for the "DFID 8241 Independent Evaluation of the E4D/SOGA - Employment and Skills for Eastern Africa Programme." This evaluation aims to assess the programme’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability, focusing on creating sustainable economic opportunities for the target population. The procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value amounts to £189,694. The contract period commenced on 17th September 2018 and concluded on 28th February 2019, with the award published on 17th January 2019.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in economic development, evaluation services, and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well suited to compete, especially those that have experience in conducting independent evaluations in international development or related fields. Engaging and demonstrating the ability to deliver value for money in public sector contracts can significantly enhance a business's growth prospects in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 8241 Independent Evaluation of the E4D/SOGA - Employment and Skills for Eastern Africa Programme Contract Award

Notice Description

The evaluation has four main objectives, listed in order of priority: i. Relevance: To test whether the theory of change and assumptions (below) underlying the programme's approach are valid, specifically whether the focus on partnerships with the private sectors has led to increased effectiveness regarding sustainable economic opportunities for the target population. ii. Effectiveness: To assess how effective the programme has been, also in responding to changing political and economic circumstances, and whether its approach is relevant for sectors outside the extractives industries. iii. Efficiency: To suggest relevant measurements of programme efficiency and use those to assess whether the programme provides value for money (i.e. maximum impact for money invested). iv. Sustainability: To assess the potential for achieving sustainability using the E4D/SOGA approach and identify pathways to reaching scale and replication. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the DFID Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the DFID Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.dfid.gov.uk/selfservice/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ee3570-bc5c-4936-bf6a-0aa8d96a5b25
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, VCSE
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
£189,694 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,694 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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
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

ECORYS

Further Information

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