UK Freeports Evaluation

Tender description

We are looking for monitoring and evaluation specialists to design and carry out the evaluation of the UK Freeports Programme. This will involve, but not be limited to, the feasibility study, developing a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework/associated products, carrying out baseline studies prior to Freeports becoming operational, and carrying out the evaluation. As part of this contract, we also expect an on-going policy learning and uptake element to be embedded from the onset and throughout the evaluation. Suppliers should pay particular attention to this aspect and may want to consider potential consortium partners to fulfil this requirement. Further details on the requirement are set out in the attachment to this Notice. The Contract is expected to run for up to 4 to 5 years - but any continuation beyond year 1 will be dependent upon the outcome of the Spending Review. The value stated is in the Notice is for Year 1 only.