Planning

Third Party Monitoring, Research and Accountability Programming in Ukraine

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

26 Apr 2024 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is initiating a tender for Third Party Monitoring, Research and Accountability Programming in Ukraine. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Foreign economic-aid-related services. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for December 31, 2024.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in third-party monitoring of international donor programming, research and data analysis, civic observation, accountability, and transparency initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. Interested parties should take note of the FCDO's innovative approach and must register for the Early Market Engagement event via the provided link for further details.

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Notice Title

Third Party Monitoring, Research and Accountability Programming in Ukraine

Notice Description

The Third-Party Monitoring, Research and Accountability programme aims to support the FCDO to meet the following objectives: - Core Objective - Third Party Monitoring (TPM) of FCDO's overseas development assistance (ODA) portfolio in Ukraine: FCDO's ODA portfolio supports the humanitarian response, Ukraine's recovery, and improved governance and reform. The TPM will verify results and projects delivered by FCDO's implementing partners, collect beneficiary feedback data and monitor compliance with FCDO's agreements and expectations. - Research: The research will be multi-disciplinary in nature, using quantitative and qualitative methodologies as appropriate. - Transparency: support and build on TPM initiatives that exist within Ukrainian civil society and local communities. Enhance transparency and accountability of FCDO's ODA portfolio in Ukraine The core objective for this programme is the delivery of TPM as noted above. However, FCDO wishes to be innovative in its approach and the EME will consult on the following broad questions: - How can this programme be designed to capitalise on the strength of Ukrainian civil society and/or community initiatives for third-party monitoring? I - How can this programme be designed to ensure that the FCDO's ODA portfolio in Ukraine is held accountable by the communities and beneficiaries it supports? - What is the best approach to delivering on the research objective of this programme - while maintaining its core-objective for TPM? - What procurement route and partnership structures are most likely to be able to deliver the programme? FCDO want to understand market capacity to develop effective supply chains or consortium partners in Ukraine to meet the programme objectives. Additional information: FCDO will be hosting an Early Market Engagement event about the planned programme and the anticipated services required from interested parties. We would welcome those with experience in the following areas: - Third-party monitoring of international donor programming in Ukraine (field-based and remote monitoring). - Primary and secondary research and data-analysis (quantitative and qualitative or both) - Civic observation & civil-society initiatives - Accountability and Transparency Initiatives. At the event, FCDO will present the programme and its proposed outputs as well as enabling a discussion on a set of key questions listed above. FCDO would welcome the participation of both national and international organisations. Further details concerning the event will be provided on the FCDO Portal in due course. Parties interested in attending the EME must register via the form at https://forms.office.com/e/YjAxzSuPGH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acf96005-b86e-4683-a1fb-ba857fc771e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98168cf4-4cc8-40f1-a608-f7114022a3b1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Mr Andrew Sternberg
Contact Email
andrew.sternberg@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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