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title: "What Works for Global Education programme - External Evaluation"
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# What Works for Global Education programme - External Evaluation

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ed94f47-8da6-43a9-9084-8356bd2149ff

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded a contract to Oxford Policy Management Ltd for the independent monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) services of the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) programme from 2024 to 2029. This procurement, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV 75211200), utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at approximately £1,000,000. Key dates include the tender end date of 4th November 2024 and a contract period starting from 10th January 2025 to 30th May 2029. The primary location for delivery is in Scotland, UK (postal code G75 8EA), with the award published on 22nd January 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in international development and educational improvement services. Companies with expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) are well-suited to leverage this contract to expand their operations and influence globally. As the procurement is friendly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it encourages participation from smaller firms capable of delivering innovative and impactful solutions. The focus on enhancing learning outcomes and contributing to a sustainable global evidence base makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to align with high-impact and purpose-driven projects.

## Notice

Contract publication title: Independent MEL contract for the What Works Hub for Global Evaluation (WWH GE) 2024-2028 The FDCO has procured a supplier to provide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) services for the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) programme between 2024 and 2029. The purpose of the contract is threefold: 1) to contribute to maximising the impact of the WWHGE programme within its lifetime and beyond, by informing and catalysing ongoing adaptation and optimisation; 2) to contribute to the global evidence base on how "research-into-implementation" programmes like WWHGE can successfully improve learning outcomes at scale for future investments by FCDO and others; and 3) to provide accountability for the use of British Taxpayer's money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1e8342-06bc-43ee-95e8-d1b3a417a50b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2025 - 30 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £999,885 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD POLICY MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1e8342-06bc-43ee-95e8-d1b3a417a50b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1e8342-06bc-43ee-95e8-d1b3a417a50b
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac58d781-2e4f-40dc-a194-5d653d875829
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