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title: "Research on Improving Systems of Education Programme (RISE) Independent Evaluation."
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# Research on Improving Systems of Education Programme (RISE) Independent Evaluation.

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e34d8032-7046-4766-ab7f-3ed1aa0e36ca

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the Independent Evaluation of the Research on Improving Systems of Education Programme. The procurement involves foreign economic-aid-related services and is classified under services. The contract value is £191,686, and the procurement method is selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 13th March 2024, with the contract period spanning from 31st May 2024 to 31st March 2025 in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to participate in evaluating a flagship education research programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office as the buying organisation is seeking an Evaluation Supplier for this contract. The evaluation's findings hold the potential for impacting future education and systems research programmes, creating room for business growth and innovation.

## Notice

FCDO contract for an Evaluation Supplier to conduct an evaluation of the Research on Improving Systems of Education (RISE) programme (the main supplier contract for which closed in March 2023) between May 2024 and March 2025. The evaluation has been commissioned through FCDO's Global Evaluation & Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA). RISE is FCDO's flagship education research programme, and learning from RISE has the potential for broad impact on similar education and systems research programmes in future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3553c4-0010-435b-bb24-6cf1acc3bd60 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £191,686 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £191,686 |
| 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 8AE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride Central South |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2024 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3553c4-0010-435b-bb24-6cf1acc3bd60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3553c4-0010-435b-bb24-6cf1acc3bd60
  15th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/440a19e0-a838-44cb-afe2-92df8e9cb5d9
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