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Published 24 Jun 2024, 15:03 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Green Urban Growth in Somalia Programme

Official notice

Authority: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Central government)

ServicesOpen procedureReserved for supported employment providers
Published estimate£3,000,000≈ £500k / year
Submissions closed 31 Oct 2024
Next notice expected 8 Jul 2024
Contract term 6 yrsends 13 Oct 2030 · extension options published · starts 14 Oct 2024

What is being bought

Published requirement 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

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 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 £3million with an option to increase by an additional £1.5million during its term ending on 30 September 2030 or during the optional extension period of up to 24 months.

CPV: Evaluation consultancy services · Foreign economic-aid-related services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1The expected impact (the “Impact”) of the MEL Contract will be an improved performance… 6 yrsPublished value£3,000,000

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.
Contract period: 14 Oct 2024 – 13 Oct 2030 (6 yrs)
Delivery listed: Somalia (SO) · Somalia including Somaliland
Extensions: the Contract can be extended by up to additional 24 months and increased in value by up to £1,500,000.00Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
24 Jun 2024, 15:03 BST
Last source update
27 Nov 2024, 11:27 GMT
Award evaluation window
2 Sept 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-038269
Classification (CPV)
Evaluation consultancy servicesForeign economic-aid-related services
Delivery area
Somalia (SO)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
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Submission deadline
31 Oct 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
240 days from the deadline
Bids opened
2 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

8 Jul 2024 → 27 Nov 2024 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    8 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    2 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Contract starts
    14 Oct 2024, 00:00 BST
  4. Submission deadline
    31 Oct 2024, 12:00 GMT
  5. Notice published
    27 Nov 2024, 11:27 GMT

Notice history

4 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Jul 2024
  1. Status changed to active
    22 Jul 2024, 22:46 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    22 Jul 2024, 22:46 BST
  3. Deadline published: 2 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
    22 Jul 2024, 22:46 BST
  4. Deadline moved to 31 Oct 2024, 12:00 GMT
    16 Aug 2024, 16:21 BST
    +59 days · was 2 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
Published amendments (2 · 2 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextShort description · II.1.4—PLEASE NOTE: due to circumstances beyond FCDO's control, FCDO is pausing tender process for this Monitoring Evaluation and Learning for Green Urban Growth in Somalia (MEL-GUG) itt_6537. Therefore, the advise is not to continue with any work on the proposals until further notice. In order not to withdraw the tender at this stage, the closing date is extended to the end of October 2024, so the itt r…
—DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate (Tender Closing Date) · IV.2.22 Sept 202431 Oct 2024+59 d
—TextShort description · II.1.4—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 and can be found in the itt_6537 tender pack envelop. Thank you.
—DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate (Tender Closing Date) · IV.2.229 Nov 202429 Jan 2025+61 d

2 amendments published without a description.

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2024-06: 1 release · 24 Jun 2024

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsDevelopment and Diplomacy King Charles Street, London, UK, SW1A 2AHContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria