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Monitoring and Evaluation of FCDO's Core Funding to the World Health Organization (WHO)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Monitoring and Evaluation of FCDO's Core Funding to the World Health Organization (WHO)" project, with the contract awarded to Tropical Health Consulting LLP. This selective procurement was initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement, primarily focusing on services categorized under foreign economic-aid-related services. The contracted services, valued at GBP 548,590.80, will span a period of two years, starting from 19th January 2026, with the possibility of an 18-month extension that could raise the contract value to a total of GBP 840,000. The delivery address for the services covers diverse locations, including the UK, Europe, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and international regions.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in evaluation consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those compliant with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) qualifications. Such businesses are well-suited to benefit from the flexible requirements of this contract, which invites innovative approaches to assess the impact and progress of FCDO's core funding to WHO. The engagement not only offers a financial incentive but also positions businesses towards a notable partnership with a prestigious governmental body like the FCDO, thereby enhancing their credibility and service portfolio within the global health sector.

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Notice Title

Monitoring and Evaluation of FCDO's Core Funding to the World Health Organization (WHO)

Notice Description

The Foreign and Commonwealth development Office (FCDO) has awarded the contract for 'Monitoring and Evaluation of FCDO's Core Funding to WHO' to Tropical health Consulting LLP. The objectives of the Monitoring and Evaluation activities under this contract are to provide FCDO with: a) analysis of the possible pathways of change which could lead to reform being achieved over the long term; b) an assessment of current progress towards reform; and c) an assessment of the relative importance of FCDO flexible core funding to both reform ambitions and achieving global health outputs. The contract value is 548,590.80 for 2 years duration of the Contract, with option to extend by 18 months and increase the value up to a total of PS840,000 including the Extension Period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6449bf48-6b27-4a88-b994-b9a77d4840f2
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£548,590 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£548,590 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G13 2TY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Drumchapel/Anniesland
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROPICAL HEALTH CONSULTING LLB

Further Information

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