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title: "PO 7685 - Monitoring, Evidence, Learning and Review (MELR) provision to the Saving Lives Programme in Sierra Leone - Amendment No 3"
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# PO 7685 - Monitoring, Evidence, Learning and Review (MELR) provision to the Saving Lives Programme in Sierra Leone - Amendment No 3

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7d99c2e-b2db-46bd-8a48-1d966cec5d00

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## Summary

The FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE has recently completed an amendment to the procurement process for the "PO 7685 - Monitoring, Evidence, Learning and Review (MELR) provision to the Saving Lives Programme" in Sierra Leone. The contract, which is categorised under foreign economic-aid-related services, has been extended to September 2022, with an increased financial limit of £3,297,656. The initial tender period concluded on 29 December 2016, while the contract period is set from 29 January 2018 to 30 September 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, facilitating broader participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing monitoring and evaluation services, especially those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in foreign aid and development sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With an active contract value of £478,621, it stands to generate further growth for suppliers with relevant capabilities and a proven track record in similar projects.

## Notice

These amendments relate to the extension of the contract to September 2022. The financial limit has increased to PS3,297,656, in line with the updated pro formas. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257f562f-48ae-4578-86ed-9edf2d407f2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2018 - 1 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £478,621 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £478,621 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MONTROSE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2021 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257f562f-48ae-4578-86ed-9edf2d407f2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257f562f-48ae-4578-86ed-9edf2d407f2f
  30th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d473f91b-302a-47fd-83b2-d93a83bd04ee
  Redacted Contract Amendment No 3
- https://fcdo.proactisportal.com
  Redacted Contract Amendment No 3 as visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

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