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title: "Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning for Yemen (MERLY) Programme"
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# Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning for Yemen (MERLY) Programme

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8984f3e-965b-4d3b-870a-3e38f6a28a77

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the "Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning for Yemen (MERLY) Programme". This tender, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV 75211200), involved delivering monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning services to assess the accountability, effectiveness, and impact of FCDO's activities in Yemen. The contract, valued at £9,000,000 GBP, was awarded to Tetra Tech International Development Ltd. and will run from 9 December 2024 to 8 December 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in foreign aid services, particularly those with expertise in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it offers a chance to contribute to international development efforts and expand their operations and credentials in the global market. Companies that can provide high-quality, rigorous assessments and demonstrate the impact of aid activities will be well-positioned to compete and potentially grow their business through similar future opportunities with FCDO and other international contracts.

## Notice

MERLY delivers monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) services for the purpose of accountability, to demonstrate the effectiveness and impact of our activities in Yemen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0514ead-9770-42c5-8a21-2e09f9c96c01 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TETRA TECH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0514ead-9770-42c5-8a21-2e09f9c96c01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0514ead-9770-42c5-8a21-2e09f9c96c01
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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