--- title: "Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Green Urban Growth in Somalia Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047235" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047235" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047235.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047235.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2024-11-27" --- # Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Green Urban Growth in Somalia Programme Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047235 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047235) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047235.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has announced an upcoming tender for the provision of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) services for the Green Urban Growth in Somalia Programme. This contract falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and aims to assess the UK’s contributions towards programme outcomes and impacts, review assumptions during implementation, and document lessons learned. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with key deadlines extending to 29 January 2025. The contract is valued at £3 million, with a potential increase of £1.5 million, and will run from March/April 2024 through to 30 September 2030, including an optional extension period of up to 24 months. The services are to be delivered in Somalia, including Somaliland, under an open procurement method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, urban development, and resilience to climate change. Firms with expertise in delivering robust and coherent results frameworks, monitoring and evaluating programme outcomes, and facilitating effective coordination among multiple project components will be well-suited to compete. The contract's large value and extended duration provide potential for long-term engagement and the ability to drive impactful results in a challenging environment, thus fostering business growth and expansion into new markets. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE: The tender process for this Monitoring Evaluation and Learning for Green Urban Growth in Somalia (MEL-GUG) itt_6537 is now set to proceed from the 27 November 2024. All the tender documents and the new timetable have been updated in the itt pack Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is looking for a Supplier to perform Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) services for its Green Urban Growth in Somalia (GUG) Programme. The purpose of the Contract is to provide the independent MEL for GUG's overall programme delivered through the two modalities (commercial contract for PS25 million and Partnership Finance Fund agreement worth PS11 million) with the aim to: i) assess the UK's overall contribution towards achieving the ToC outcomes and impact, ii) review the validity of assumptions in the ToC throughout implementation; and iii) assess if the programme structure and delivery modalities are fit-for-purpose to achieve the desired results and iv) document lessons learned to inform decision-making and strengthen the global evidence base on urban development and building resilience to climate change in FCAS. The expected start date of the Contract is March/April 2024. The Contract value is PS3million with an option to increase by an additional PS1.5million during its term ending on 30 September 2030 or during the optional extension period of up to 24 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The expected impact (the "Impact") of the MEL Contract will be an improved performance of the GUG Programme in a high-risk environment and effective coordination of its components, working together and adding up to deliver GUG's overall desired outcomes and impact. The expected outcomes (the "Outcomes") of the MEL Contract include: * robust and coherent Overarching Results Framework is developed and is effectively utilised by all GUG Implementing Partners throughout implementation; * GUG's progress towards its intended programme outcomes and its ToC are successfully monitored and evaluated to ensure accountability; * effective coordination of activities between GUG components maximises on complementarities, achieves VfM and supports GUG Implementing Partners to deliver tangible progress towards GUG's ToC; * learning is applied to GUG's delivery and management -- both at the component and programme levels -- to ensure GUG's risks are minimised and opportunities for overall efficiency and effectiveness are maximised; and * new, quality knowledge and evidence products strengthen the global evidence base on what works and what doesn't work for systems-based approaches to building adaptation and resilience to climate change in FCAS cities. Options: the Contract can be extended by up to additional 24 months and increased in value by up to PS1,500,000.00 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038269-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 7 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## 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 - 27 Nov 2024 at 11:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038269-2024 - 16 Aug 2024 at 15:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026211-2024 - 22 Jul 2024 at 21:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022763-2024 - 24 Jun 2024 at 14:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019322-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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