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Award

24 Feb 2023 at 17:18

Tender

06 Sep 2021 at 18:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA), a services contract with an initial two-year term and the possibility of extension. The FCDO is seeking expert services for monitoring, evaluation, and learning programs across various geographical regions and thematic areas. Key details include the classification under foreign economic-aid-related services, the use of a lotted structure with competition between framework suppliers, and the provision for high and low-value assignments.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses in the areas of foreign economic-aid-related services, evaluation consultancy services, and business and management consultancy. Companies with expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, particularly those with experience working on programs exceeding £600k, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process involves specified award criteria, options for extension, and terms that aim to promote quality, ethical conduct, and cost-effectiveness in service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA)

Notice Description

FCDO seeks to establish a new Global Evaluation Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA) to ensure the provision of efficient and effective expert services for the design and implementation of monitoring and/or monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) of programmes delivered by FCDO and other Government Departments. The Framework will be awarded for an initial two year period with the option for two x twelve month extensions. The Framework will be awarded under a lotted structure with provision for competition between framework suppliers for higher value assignments (over 600K) and with a rotational round robin approach for lower value assignments (under 600K) . Framework participants will be required to provide monitoring and/or monitoring, evaluation and learning expertise across a range of geographical regions and thematic areas for development and diplomacy work. The lots are: Lot 1 - Monitoring High Value Lot (>PS600k) with mini-competition Lot 2 - Monitoring Low Value Lot (<PS600k) Lot 3 - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) High Value Lot (>PS600k) with mini-competition Lot 4 - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Low Value Lot (<PS600k) Frameworks Participants may submit tenders for either high value lots (Lots 1 & 3) OR low value lots (Lots 2 & 4). Lead Framework participants on high value lots will not be permitted to participate on any of the low value lots as either a lead supplier or a subcontractor. Lead Framework participants on the low value lots (Lots 2 & 4) will be permitted to act as a subcontractor on the high value lots. Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots 2. The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Frameworks Participants may submit tenders and be awarded a place on up to two high value lots (Lots 1 & 3) OR up to two low value lots (Lots 2 & 4). Lead Framework participants on high value lots will not be permitted to participate on any of the low value lots as either a lead supplier or a subcontractor. Lead Framework participants on the low value lots (Lots 2 & 4) will be permitted to act as a subcontractor on the high value lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Monitoring High Value Lot (>PS600k) with mini-competition

Lot 1 - Monitoring High Value Lot (>PS600k) with mini-competition. This monitoring lot will cover all independent and third-party monitoring assignments with a value of over PS600K .

Options: Option to extend for a further two periods of up to 12-months each (subject to ongoing need)

Lot 2 - Monitoring Low Value Lot (

Lot 2 - Monitoring Low Value Lot (

Options: Option to extend for a further two periods of up to 12-months each (subject to ongoing need)

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) High Value Lot (>PS600k) with mini-competition

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) High Value Lot (>PS600k) with mini-competition This monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) lot will cover all evaluation assignments as well as assignments that include both monitoring and evaluation, including the procurement of MEL units which act as a learning partner throughout the lifespan of the programme. These MEL lots will cover all types of evaluations, including impact evaluations, process evaluations and value for money evaluation. They will also cover any additional learning assignments such as portfolio evaluations, synthesis work, reviews, evaluability assessments or results verification exercises. This lot will cover all Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning assignments with a value of over PS600K.

Options: Option to extend for a further two periods of up to 12-months each (subject to ongoing need)

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Low Value Lot (

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Low Value Lot (

Options: Option to extend for a further two periods of up to 12-months each (subject to ongoing need)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ddb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005620-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2022 - 29 May 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Additional Buyers

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
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
23
Supplier Names

Abt Britain Ltd

Adam Smith International Limited

Alinea International Ltd

Athena Infonomics LLC

Center for Evaluation and Development (C4ED)

Chemonics International Inc

Cowater International S.A.

DAI Global UK Ltd

DT Global International Development UK Ltd.

Ecorys UK Limited

Forcier Consulting LLC

ITAD Ltd

Integrity Global Ltd

International Business & Technical Consultants Inc

Mokoro Ltd

Montrose International LLP

NIRAS Group (UK) Limited

Nathan Associates London Limited

Oxford Policy Management Limited

Tetra Tech International Development Limited

Triple Line Consulting Limited

Tropical Health Consulting LLP

WEGlobal Danismanlik A.S.

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