--- title: "Pakistan Portfolio Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fa7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068fa7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068fa7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068fa7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Pakistan Portfolio Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fa7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068fa7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068fa7.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for its Pakistan Portfolio Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) programme. The aim is to improve the delivery of the UK's development portfolio in Pakistan by providing independent monitoring and evaluation services. This tender falls under the services category and is valued at £13,000,000. The procurement is part of a strategic initiative to harness evidence, learning, and accountability to enhance the Foreign Economic Aid-Related Services sector. An Early Market Engagement event for interested suppliers is scheduled for 19th May 2026, offering an opportunity to discuss the project further. The contract is expected to run from January 2027 to January 2032, predominantly based in Pakistan but managed from the FCDO's London office at King Charles Street. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in monitoring, evaluation, and learning services, particularly those with experience in international development and foreign economic aid. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is structured to include both programme-level and portfolio-level components, allowing for flexible engagement and specialised expertise. Participating in this tender could facilitate business growth by enabling firms to establish or strengthen their position in the global evaluation and monitoring sector. With the demand-led model, businesses will have the chance to tailor their services and contribute to meaningful and impactful international development efforts, thereby enhancing their own project portfolios and expertise. ## Notice This EME focuses on programme design of Pakistan Portfolio Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Programme, which will strengthen delivery of the UK development portfolio in Pakistan by enabling a more coherent, portfolio-level approach to evidence, learning and accountability. It will provide independent monitoring and verification, proportionate programme-level evaluations where gaps or risks exist, and portfolio-wide synthesis and analysis (including dashboards and thematic reviews) to support Country Business Plan delivery, Portfolio Strategy oversight and senior decision-making. PMEL will support adaptive management, improve value for money and avoid duplication where programmes already have active MEL arrangements. PMEL will be procured as a single contract through the Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA 2). The contract will deliver two complementary components over an indicative five-year period (FY 2027-28 to 2031-32): * Programme-level monitoring, evaluation and learning support for eligible programmes where gaps or risks exist, including third-party monitoring and verification, data quality and value for money checks, quality assurance of results frameworks and theories of change, and proportionate evaluations and learning reviews; and * Portfolio-level strategic evidence and learning, including cross-programme synthesis of Annual Reviews and evaluations, thematic and contribution analysis (including for technical assistance and influencing work), portfolio dashboards, learning products and risk assurance covering governance, fiduciary, safeguarding and results. The contract will follow a core plus demand-led model, with priorities agreed through existing portfolio governance. What are the expected results ? Outcome: Improved accountability, coherence and value for money across the UK development portfolio in Pakistan, supported by credible, synthesised evidence that informs senior decision-making, programme design, resource allocation and adaptive management across ODA and non-ODA activity. Outputs: Programme level outputs * Verified, high quality monitoring data through independent monitoring and verification. * Independent, proportionate evaluations and learning products. * Targeted support to strengthen programme level MEL systems. Portfolio level outputs * Synthesised evidence and cross programme insights. * Strategic analysis aligned to the Country Business Plan and Portfolio Strategy. * Portfolio dashboards and digital knowledge platforms. * Learning products, learning forums and knowledge sharing mechanisms. * Long term portfolio impact evaluations. Key expected results / outcomes * British High Commission Islamabad has a more coherent and strategic portfolio, with harmonised MEL standards and clearer articulation of results across programmes, provinces and themes. * Senior leadership has a stronger shared understanding of contribution to portfolio level outcomes, supported by integrated data and analysis. * Evidence is used more consistently to support resource allocation, adaptive programming, performance discussions, budgeting and planning. * Accountability, transparency, and compliance with FCDO standards are strengthened, alongside delivery, fiduciary and safeguarding risk management. ### Planning Information Interested suppliers are invited to participate in an Early Market Engagement (EME) event on Tuesday 19th May 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 BST / 14:00 to 15:30 Pakistan Time. Please follow this link for registration details: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/QVx0McgJAw ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040107-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 15:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040107-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040107-2026 30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/QVx0McgJAw - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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