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SSA Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Procurement Framework

BRITISH COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2025 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to establish a SSA Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Procurement Framework to engage multiple experts in these fields. Located in London, the framework will be dedicated to consultancy services, particularly within the sub-Saharan Africa region, under the remit of its MEL Framework. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is open for submission until 22 August 2025, with inquiries closing on 1 August 2025. The total contract value is £110,000. This open competition method falls under below-threshold procurement and focuses on services, specifically evaluation consultancy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in monitoring, evaluation, and learning consultancy. Companies with expertise in operational presence in sub-Saharan Africa and an understanding of the local cultural context will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements outlined. The framework aims to support business growth within the region through expertise, making it an excellent prospect for firms looking to expand their consultancy services in international settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSA Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Procurement Framework

Notice Description

TheBritishCouncilinSubSharanAfricaissettingupaprocessformultipleMonitoring,EvaluationandLearningexpertstojoinitsSSAMonitoring,EvaluationandLearning(MEL)ProcurementFramework.Thisframeworkwillbeusedfortheprocurementofmonitoring,evaluationandlearningconsultancyworkthatrequireexpertiseandpresencewithinthesub-SaharanAfricaregionandespeciallywhereon-thegroundteamsandanunderstandingoftheculturalcontextsthatinfluenceMELworkisrequired.Supplierswhojointheframeworkwillbeeligibletotenderformonitoring,evaluationandlearningworkwithinthedifferentsectionsoftheframework:

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possibility of an extension for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05671f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043485-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Olalekan Olupinla
Contact Email
olalekan.olupinla@ng.britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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