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title: "EME for APEX Independent Monitoring (AIM)"
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# EME for APEX Independent Monitoring (AIM)

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4727988f-ea4e-4030-89fc-a6762cde5c93

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a procurement process titled "EME for APEX Independent Monitoring (AIM)" under the CPV classification "Evaluation consultancy services". This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key milestones including an engagement end date on 22 January 2025. The contract, expected to commence on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 March 2029, has an estimated value of £3.9m. It encompasses multiple delivery addresses, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and various locations worldwide. The preferred procurement method is the GEMFA II framework, and suppliers are encouraged to ensure their participation in this framework before registering for the early engagement event via the provided link.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those capable of offering bespoke monitoring solutions to enhance the delivery of UK development programmes across Africa. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined. By engaging in this process, businesses can leverage new growth avenues through significant government contracts, fostering enhanced visibility and long-term partnerships with the FCDO.

## Notice

Early Market Engagement for the new programme APEX Independent Monitoring. APEX Independent Monitoring Programme The APEX Independent Monitoring Programme (AIM) will provide monitoring assurance for programmes within the Africa Programmes and Expertise Department (APEX) and UK posts across Africa. AIM will accomplish this through the provision of bespoke monitoring products, enabling and ensuring more effective delivery of UK development programming across Africa and therefore maximising development impact for beneficiaries. This Contract is expected to run from 01/09/2025 until 31/03/2029, with a maximum total contract value of PS3.9m. Please note that the preferred procurement strategy for this Contract is the GEMFA II framework. Suppliers may wish to ensure that they have bid for GEMFA II before considering attendance. Additional information: Please register for this event via the link.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2436fbe1-eaff-480b-82a0-23df5cd67541 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 23:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2436fbe1-eaff-480b-82a0-23df5cd67541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2436fbe1-eaff-480b-82a0-23df5cd67541
  19th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://forms.office.com/e/pHV1x5R1Rp&data=05|02|stephanie.donachie@fcdo.gov.uk|be246fc9053043eccd1f08dd200c92b4|d3a2d0d37cc84f52bbf985bd43d94279|0|0|638701960543743537|Unknown
  Please register for this event via the link.

## Notice URLs

- https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://forms.office.com/e/pHV1x5R1Rp&data=05

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