Planning

Building Peace and Security in Iraq: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

14 Feb 2023 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a tender process for the 'Building Peace and Security in Iraq: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning' programme. This tender falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is currently in the planning stage. The programme aims to address barriers to return and reintegration of displaced people in Iraq, with a budget of up to £700,000. The Early Market Engagement event to discuss service requirements and potential market routes will take place on 7 March 2023. Interested parties must register before the event for participation.

This procurement process offers an opportunity for national and international organisations, both for-profit and non-profit, with experience in delivering programmes in conflict-affected states. The preferred delivery sourcing method is through a commercial contract. The planned supplier agreement will run for three years with a possibility of extension. Businesses with expertise in monitoring sustainable returns and accountable activities are well-suited to compete in this tender, providing good value for both the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and the UK taxpayer.

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Notice Title

Building Peace and Security in Iraq: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only for an Early Market Engagement (EME) for the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning component of FCDO's Building Peace and Security in Iraq programme. The PIN is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to have a virtual EME event on 7 March 2023 at 11:00 - 13:00 UK time (14;00 - 16:00 Iraq time). At the event, FCDO will present the details of the project and facilitate a discussion. Parties interested in attending the EME must register via the form at https://bit.ly/40EcmkU. Early Market Engagement (EME): At this stage, the aim of the EME is to discuss the service requirement and potential routes to market. FCDO is keen to ask the views of the market regarding the most effective means of delivering the programme's objectives and service outputs, including the best management approach. We would welcome the participation of both national and international organisations, across both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Currently our preferred delivery sourcing vehicle would be through a commercial contract. We would particularly welcome input from those with experience in delivering programmes in fragile and conflict-affected states with access challenges. FCDO aims to consult on the following topics: * Assessing levels of market interest and capability to bid for this Programme. * Creating an opportunity for an exchange of questions and answers between FCDO and potential suppliers. * Levelling the playing field and providing key information to the marketplace. Additional information It is proposed that the supplier agreement will run for three years from the date of signature, subject to break clauses and resource availability. There may be an opportunity to extend for a further three annual periods at the discretion of FCDO. The total budget available for the services to be provided under this agreement will be up to PS700,000 (inclusive of all applicable taxes). The assignment will be divided into three phases and is anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2023: * A 3-month Inception Phase - to confirm programme design. * A 30-month Implementation Phase. * A 3-month Closure and Learning Phase - to responsibly close-down and exit the programme. Key characteristics and skills we are seeking in a Supplier will be discussed and details contained in the TORs, when issued. How to Join the EME Event: Registered participants will be provided with the relevant joining instruction information with links to the presentation. We expect to provide this information by 1st March 2023. Parties interested in attending the EME must register via the form at https://bit.ly/40EcmkU.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Building Peace and Security Programme in Iraq FCDO is seeking a third-party monitor for its Building Peace and Security in Iraq programme (BPSI). This programme aims to address barriers to return and reintegration of displaced people, in communities affected by the Daesh occupation in the north and west of Iraq - and the underlying socio-political grievances at the root of displacements. The programme has three complementary components: * Local level work in target communities, implemented by a consortium of national NGOs and the International Organization for Migration, to address barriers to return and reintegration. * Influencing and advocacy work, targeted at Government ministries, the UN, and likeminded partners, focusing on legal systems, coordination, and national leadership. * Institutional memory development: through research and evidence gathering on lessons learned, issues and challenges to return and reintegration. This will include a comparative analysis of Iraq and another conflict zone with similar conflict dynamics. Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Project The MEAL component of this programme will (i) strengthen implementing partner's accountability to FCDO; (ii) validate the effectiveness and impact of their activities to FCDO and other stakeholders; and (iii) support learning and development across other conflict programmes implemented across FCDO and the wider international community. MEAL will deepen FCDO's understanding of what works, for whom and in what circumstances, - as well as what does not work and the reasons why. It will help strengthen our evidence base and support efforts to scale-up delivery. It will also inform any course correction necessary and FCDO's investment decisions across the programme. Utilising the right TPM provider is therefore expected to deliver good value for money for both FCDO and the UK taxpayer. Given the security situation, the complexity of the country and the challenges of monitoring the sustainable return of displaced people back into communities, we expect this to be a niche market. Therefore, FCDO is reaching out as wide as possible to seek expressions of interest across a broad range of suppliers. This will widen its choice, strengthen innovation, and deliver best value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a5ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004571-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Jake Frost
Contact Email
jake.frost@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 13558440000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
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
Not specified

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

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