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Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning for Yemen (MERLY) Programme

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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27 Jan 2025 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the "Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning for Yemen (MERLY) Programme". This tender, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV 75211200), involved delivering monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning services to assess the accountability, effectiveness, and impact of FCDO's activities in Yemen. The contract, valued at £9,000,000 GBP, was awarded to Tetra Tech International Development Ltd. and will run from 9 December 2024 to 8 December 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in foreign aid services, particularly those with expertise in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it offers a chance to contribute to international development efforts and expand their operations and credentials in the global market. Companies that can provide high-quality, rigorous assessments and demonstrate the impact of aid activities will be well-positioned to compete and potentially grow their business through similar future opportunities with FCDO and other international contracts.

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Notice Title

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning for Yemen (MERLY) Programme

Notice Description

MERLY delivers monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) services for the purpose of accountability, to demonstrate the effectiveness and impact of our activities in Yemen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8984f3e-965b-4d3b-870a-3e38f6a28a77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0514ead-9770-42c5-8a21-2e09f9c96c01
Current Stage
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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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2027 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
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

TETRA TECH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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