Tender

Occupied Palestinian Territories Independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (OPTIMEL)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 12:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a tender titled "Occupied Palestinian Territories Independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (OPTIMEL)" under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV 75211200). This procurement, conducted via an open procedure, aims to provide comprehensive monitoring, research, and analysis services for FCDO's development and diplomatic activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The contract, valued at £5,000,000 over three years, can be extended for up to 18 months with an additional budget of £2,000,000 based on performance and budget. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th February 2025, and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The services will be delivered globally, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses capable of providing monitoring, evaluation, and learning services within the humanitarian and development sector. Companies specialising in foreign aid, governance, project compliance, rapid assessments, and stakeholder engagement are well-suited for this contract. The FCDO encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) through consortia, joint ventures, or sub-contracting arrangements. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain visibility through collaboration with a prominent governmental organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Occupied Palestinian Territories Independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (OPTIMEL)

Notice Description

This notice is for the Occupied Palestinian Territories Independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (OPTIMEL) procurement. OPTIMEL aims to provide a wide range of monitoring, research, and analysis services to support the delivery of the whole of FCDO's development and diplomatic portfolio in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This will cover the humanitarian response to Gaza, our support to UNWRA, recovery and reconstruction, improved governance and reform and protection of rights. Independent Monitoring will verify results and projects delivered by FCDO's implementing partners, collect beneficiary feedback data and monitor compliance with FCDO's agreements and expectations. OPTIMEL will also provide ad hoc research and rapid assessments, assess whether FCDO is delivering impact, embed learning across the consulate and share with it with partners, and ensure our portfolio is coherent and optimised to deliver our country plan. The value of the contract is PS5,000,000 for a period of up to 3 years (36 months). Subject to Supplier performance, budgets and the FCDO governance processes the contract can be extended for up to 18 months with an additional budget of up-to PS2,000,000 Additional information: To access the tender documents, please login or register to FCDO's eTendering Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk (itt_6811 - Occupied Palestinian Territories Indpendant Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (OPTIMEL)) If you have any technical issues with the Portal, please call eTendering helpdesk: +44 203 868 2859 or use the "Call me Back!" functionality (recommended, especially if contacting from outside of UK). Any issues with accessing the tender documents should be also reported to Martha. Selvaratnam@fcdo.gov.uk. Any queries related to the subject of this tender must be sent via the messaging function for itt_6811 - Occupied Palestinian Territories Indpendant Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (OPTIMEL) FCDO welcomes bids from across the sector, both from commercial and non-profit organisation through creation of consortia or joined ventures or sub-contracting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6674303-a4d8-4169-85b2-94d4ceaf36e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6410312-a1ad-491e-bedd-614e19f9df2b
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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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