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Provision of Monitoring & Evaluation Services For The Conflict, Security & Stability Fund Programme In East Africa

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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04 Jan 2019 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking to procure Monitoring and Evaluation Services for the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund Programme in East Africa. This tender, titled "Provision of Monitoring & Evaluation Services For The Conflict, Security & Stability Fund Programme In East Africa," falls under the research consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £4.5 million, commenced on 28 September 2018 and will run until 27 September 2021. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Itad Ltd, and the tender period ended on 31 July 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms and organisations that specialise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) services, especially in conflict-affected regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender suitable, as it requires expertise in undertaking comprehensive evaluations and providing technical assistance to enhance monitoring systems. Businesses with experience in delivering MEL strategies and third-party monitoring in challenging environments are encouraged to consider participating in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Monitoring & Evaluation Services For The Conflict, Security & Stability Fund Programme In East Africa

Notice Description

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) services across UK Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes in Eastern Africa, including the Somalia, East Africa, Sudans, Africa Peace and Security, and Great Lakes region programmes. The specific objectives of this contract are: i. To provide a robust evidence base of CSSF impact and contribution to the UK objectives in Eastern Africa, including conducting independent reviews, primary research and evaluations of specific projects, programmes and/or strategies, in order to provide accountability to stakeholders in the region and in the UK; ii. To provide mentoring support and technical assistance to CSSF programme teams and implementing partners in the region, to strengthen MEL systems and processes including programme monitoring, data and knowledge management, and learning processes. This includes applying existing M&E toolkit and other guidance, and developing and supporting use of monitoring and results frameworks that capture both outputs and progress towards programme outcomes; iii. To facilitate lesson learning and knowledge sharing across the region, to improve CSSF's policy, programme and spending decisions, and to help ensure these are applied for adaptive management and in future investment choices; iv. To provide Third Party Monitoring (TPM) for specific programmes / aspects of programmes where HMG access is limited, particularly for high risk programmes, operation in difficult to reach areas (due to conflict, remoteness etc.) and/or complex delivery chains. TPM may include verification of partner reporting (results/outputs and processes); assessment of partner monitoring systems; context assessments / updates (e.g. conflict situations); and collection of beneficiary and non-beneficiary feedback to support accountability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efbfbb85-40e7-467c-b11b-4f889bcb6fe0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/755acc1f-d30d-42de-be69-edce53d83a92
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2018 - 27 Sep 2021 3-4 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 OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
catherine.colby@fco.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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