Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road
East Kilbride
G75 8EA
Contact
Susan Lynch
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Buyer's address
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
International Development
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement 2 (GEMFA 2)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This a Framework Agreement to replace and build upon the current Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA).
The key objectives of the Framework Agreement are:
a) To secure a pool of high- quality suppliers pre-qualified to deliver Monitoring Evaluation and Learning services for FCDO and other Government Departments that spend ODA money
b) To secure improved value for money through further competition
c) Development and improved management of supplier base
d) Access to niche/specialist skills
e) Shortened timescales for call-down process due to pre-qualification of suppliers
f) Improved Management Information for managing framework and supplier base e.g., tracking bidding patterns and recurring issues to improve competition
This Framework Agreement will enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple areas of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning expertise. Monitoring Evaluation and Learning are needed for the purpose of accountability, to demonstrate the effectiveness and impact of programme spend to taxpayers, partners and other stakeholders. The purpose also goes beyond accountability to ensure learning from investments – identifying what works, course correction on interventions and informing future policy and investment decisions.
The GEMFA2 framework will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver Monitoring Evaluation and Learning services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition. Successful Suppliers will provide Monitoring Evaluation and Learning services across a range of geographical regions and thematic areas for development and diplomacy work.
The Framework Agreement will commence in December 2024 for the period of 2 years with two (2) one year extension options each subject to ongoing need. The maximum throughput of the Framework Agreement will be £500m for the initial term, with no additional throughput gained for each of the 2 extensions.
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2 (number of Lots and their name/scope may be subject to change after further Market Engagement and will be clarified in the final ITT documents)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Suppliers can be awarded Lots 1-2 or Lot 3 (this may be subject to change after further Market Engagement and will be clarified in the final ITT documents)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Programme MEL
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services
contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement
communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming EME Event and following tender.
FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in April 2024 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Portfolio MEL
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services
contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement
communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming EME Event and following tender.
FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in April 2024 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
MEL contracts less than £600k in value
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services
contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement
communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming EME Event and following tender.
FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in April 2024 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 April 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
FCDO Will be hosting an Early Market Engagement Event on Thursday 1st February 2024 at 10:30 UK time. All suppliers interested in attending the EME should register on the following link: