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title: "Ethiopia Investment Advisory Facility Phase II (EIAF II) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Support Programme"
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# Ethiopia Investment Advisory Facility Phase II (EIAF II) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Support Programme

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3493de8-fd4b-49fb-868a-c5281d6ad2ea

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), headquartered in Scotland, has completed the procurement process for the "Ethiopia Investment Advisory Facility Phase II (EIAF II) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Support Programme". The contract has been awarded to Verian Group UK Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, England. This procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and evaluation consultancy services. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to begin on 30th March 2026 and will end on 30th March 2029, with a total contract value of £677,133.72. This initiative spans across multiple geographical locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other parts of the world.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the monitoring and evaluation services industry, particularly those specialising in technical quality assurance and review processes. It highlights significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in foreign aid and consultancy to engage with similar strategic projects. Companies with relevant experience in evaluating outcomes and ensuring value for money in international aid programmes would be well-suited to compete for collaborative engagements with governmental entities like the FCDO. As the programme demands comprehensive service delivery across varied regions and scopes, it's an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to broaden their international footprint in consultancy services.

## Notice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office has awarded the contract for Ethiopia Investment Advisory Facility Phase II (EIAF II) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Support Programme to Verian Group UK Limited. The purpose of the monitoring and evaluation activities under this contract is to provide independent, external technical quality assurance and review of the EIAF II programme. The Supplier will undertake formal monitoring and verification of outputs and outcomes, and monitor overall progress, evaluating the programme's approach, outputs, outcomes, impact, and value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6c6963-d03f-4b44-90f3-4dc25cfacfde |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £677,133 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £677,133 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERIAN GROUP |

## 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

- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6c6963-d03f-4b44-90f3-4dc25cfacfde
- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6c6963-d03f-4b44-90f3-4dc25cfacfde
- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6c6963-d03f-4b44-90f3-4dc25cfacfde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6c6963-d03f-4b44-90f3-4dc25cfacfde
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63b02e0a-1ad6-4768-b0dc-2419e38fd1dd
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