Published date: 22 July 2024
Last edited date: 27 November 2024
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Contract summary
Industry
Foreign economic-aid-related services - 75211200
Evaluation consultancy services - 79419000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£3,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_444208/1383484
Published date
22 July 2024
Closing date
29 January 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
31 March 2025
Contract end date
30 September 2031
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
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.
Please note that the original tender process as advertise in FTS (#) has been update on 16 August 2024, ref - 2024/S 000-026211 and on 27 November 2024, ref - 2024/S 000-038269.
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 £25 million and Partnership Finance Fund agreement worth £11 million) with the aim to:
i) assess the UK's overall contribution towards achieving the Theory of Change (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 2025. The Contract will run until 30 September 2025 with an option to extend by up to further 24 months.
The Contract will comprise of two phases:
- Inception Phase up to 4 months;
- Implementation Phase - remainder of contract period, with the last 3 - 6 months before the end focusing on the closure of the Contract and the responsible exit.
Contact Value is up to £3,000,000 million, with an option to increase the value by up to an additional £1,500,000. Please note that the Contract value is exclusive of VAT but inclusive of all applicable / local taxes.
The tender has been published in the FCDO eSourcing Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk (itt_6537). You will need to login / register in order to access the tender document and to submit your proposal. If you have any technical issues with the Portal, please call eSourcing helpdesk: +44 0203 868 2859 or use the "Call me Back!" functionality (recommended, especially if contacting from outside of UK).
Any queries related to the Tender documents must be addressed through the "messages" functionality linked to itt_6537.
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Green Urban Growth in Somalia Programme (MEL for GUG)
- Future opportunity
- Published 24 June 2024
Links
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- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
- FCDO eSourcing Portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional text
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Please note that the original tender process as advertise in FTS (#) has been update on 16 August 2024, ref - 2024/S 000-026211 and on 27 November 2024, ref - 2024/S 000-038269.
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.
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