--- title: "Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Green Urban Growth in Somalia Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a1e8b75-45b8-4017-8b1d-6d5a2297bf7d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a1e8b75-45b8-4017-8b1d-6d5a2297bf7d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1e8b75-45b8-4017-8b1d-6d5a2297bf7d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1e8b75-45b8-4017-8b1d-6d5a2297bf7d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2024-11-27" --- # Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Green Urban Growth in Somalia Programme Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a1e8b75-45b8-4017-8b1d-6d5a2297bf7d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a1e8b75-45b8-4017-8b1d-6d5a2297bf7d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1e8b75-45b8-4017-8b1d-6d5a2297bf7d.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Green Urban Growth in Somalia Programme." This contract focuses on providing services related to foreign economic-aid and evaluation consultancy within multiple international locations, including the UK and broader British overseas territories. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the end of the tender period on 29th January 2025. The project officially starts around March/April 2025 and ends on 30th September 2025, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The contract value is set at £3,000,000, with a potential increase of up to an additional £1,500,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals through the FCDO eSourcing Portal. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth for companies specialising in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning services, particularly those experienced in handling international aid programmes and urban development projects under complex and high-risk conditions. The project’s objective is to enhance the performance of the GUG Programme through robust evaluation frameworks, providing significant scope for consultants and firms proficient in devising and validating theories of change. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, making this an inclusive opportunity well-suited for diverse businesses aiming to contribute to global resilience against climate change and urban growth. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE: The tender process for this Monitoring Evaluation and Learning for Green Urban Growth in Somalia (MEL-GUG) itt_6537 is now set to proceed from the 27 November 2024. All the tender documents and the new timetable have been updated in the itt pack. Please note that the original tender process as advertise in FTS (#) has been update on 16 August 2024, ref - 2024/S 000-026211 and on 27 November 2024, ref - 2024/S 000-038269. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is looking for a Supplier to perform Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) services for its Green Urban Growth in Somalia (GUG) Programme. The purpose of the Contract is to provide the independent MEL for GUG's overall programme delivered through the two modalities (commercial contract for PS25 million and Partnership Finance Fund agreement worth PS11 million) with the aim to: i) assess the UK's overall contribution towards achieving the Theory of Change (ToC) outcomes and impact, ii) review the validity of assumptions in the ToC throughout implementation; and iii) assess if the programme structure and delivery modalities are fit-for-purpose to achieve the desired results and iv) document lessons learned to inform decision-making and strengthen the global evidence base on urban development and building resilience to climate change in FCAS. The expected start date of the Contract is March/April 2025. The Contract will run until 30 September 2025 with an option to extend by up to further 24 months. The Contract will comprise of two phases: - Inception Phase up to 4 months; - Implementation Phase - remainder of contract period, with the last 3 - 6 months before the end focusing on the closure of the Contract and the responsible exit. Contact Value is up to PS3,000,000 million, with an option to increase the value by up to an additional PS1,500,000. Please note that the Contract value is exclusive of VAT but inclusive of all applicable / local taxes. The tender has been published in the FCDO eSourcing Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk (itt_6537). You will need to login / register in order to access the tender document and to submit your proposal. If you have any technical issues with the Portal, please call eSourcing helpdesk: +44 0203 868 2859 or use the "Call me Back!" functionality (recommended, especially if contacting from outside of UK). Any queries related to the Tender documents must be addressed through the "messages" functionality linked to itt_6537. Additional information: Please note that the original tender process as advertise in FTS (#) has been update on 16 August 2024, ref - 2024/S 000-026211 and on 27 November 2024, ref - 2024/S 000-038269. The expected impact (the "Impact") of the MEL Contract will be an improved performance of the GUG Programme in a high-risk environment and effective coordination of its components, working together and adding up to deliver GUG's overall desired outcomes and impact. The expected outcomes (the "Outcomes") of the MEL Contract include: - robust and coherent Overarching Results Framework is developed and is effectively utilised by all GUG Implementing Partners throughout implementation; - GUG's progress towards its intended programme outcomes and its ToC are successfully monitored and evaluated to ensure accountability; - effective coordination of activities between GUG components maximises on complementarities, achieves VfM and supports GUG Implementing Partners to deliver tangible progress towards GUG's ToC; - learning is applied to GUG's delivery and management - both at the component and programme levels - to ensure GUG's risks are minimised and opportunities for overall efficiency and effectiveness are maximised; and - new, quality knowledge and evidence products strengthen the global evidence base on what works and what doesn't work for systems-based approaches to building adaptation and resilience to climate change in FCAS cities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1c9cf-1bc3-4fda-99c7-828b5696edd9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | 24 Jun 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2024 at 14:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1c9cf-1bc3-4fda-99c7-828b5696edd9 - 27 Nov 2024 at 14:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1c9cf-1bc3-4fda-99c7-828b5696edd9 - 27 Nov 2024 at 14:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1c9cf-1bc3-4fda-99c7-828b5696edd9 - 16 Aug 2024 at 14:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1c9cf-1bc3-4fda-99c7-828b5696edd9 - 23 Jul 2024 at 08:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1c9cf-1bc3-4fda-99c7-828b5696edd9 - 22 Jul 2024 at 21:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1c9cf-1bc3-4fda-99c7-828b5696edd9 - 24 Jun 2024 at 14:01 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4048287-2cf7-4ed3-aca3-485154ac96fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1c9cf-1bc3-4fda-99c7-828b5696edd9 27th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4048287-2cf7-4ed3-aca3-485154ac96fc 24th June 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk FCDO eSourcing Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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