Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA)

Tender description

FCDO seeks to establish a new Global Evaluation Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA) to ensure the provision of efficient and effective expert services for the design and implementation of monitoring and/or monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) of programmes delivered by FCDO and other Government Departments. The Framework will be awarded for an initial two year period with the option for two x twelve month extensions. The Framework will be awarded under a lotted structure with provision for competition between framework suppliers for higher value assignments (over 600K) and with a rotational round robin approach for lower value assignments (under 600K) . Framework participants will be required to provide monitoring and/or monitoring, evaluation and learning expertise across a range of geographical regions and thematic areas for development and diplomacy work. The lots are: Lot 1 - Monitoring High Value Lot (>£600k) with mini-competition Lot 2 - Monitoring Low Value Lot (<£600k) Lot 3 - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) High Value Lot (>£600k) with mini-competition Lot 4 - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Low Value Lot (<£600k) Frameworks Participants may submit tenders for either high value lots (Lots 1 & 3) OR low value lots (Lots 2 & 4). Lead Framework participants on high value lots will not be permitted to participate on any of the low value lots as either a lead supplier or a subcontractor. Lead Framework participants on the low value lots (Lots 2 & 4) will be permitted to act as a subcontractor on the high value lots. Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots 2. The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Frameworks Participants may submit tenders and be awarded a place on up to two high value lots (Lots 1 & 3) OR up to two low value lots (Lots 2 & 4). Lead Framework participants on high value lots will not be permitted to participate on any of the low value lots as either a lead supplier or a subcontractor. Lead Framework participants on the low value lots (Lots 2 & 4) will be permitted to act as a subcontractor on the high value lots. Lot 1: Lot 1 - Monitoring High Value Lot (>£600k) with mini-competition Lot 1 - Monitoring High Value Lot (>£600k) with mini-competition. This monitoring lot will cover all independent and third-party monitoring assignments with a value of over £600K . Lot 2: Lot 2 - Monitoring Low Value Lot (<£600k) Lot 2 - Monitoring Low Value Lot (<£600k) This monitoring lot will cover all independent and third-party monitoring assignments with a value of up to and including £600K . Lot 3: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) High Value Lot (>£600k) with mini-competition Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) High Value Lot (>£600k) with mini-competition This monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) lot will cover all evaluation assignments as well as assignments that include both monitoring and evaluation, including the procurement of MEL units which act as a learning partner throughout the lifespan of the programme. These MEL lots will cover all types of evaluations, including impact evaluations, process evaluations and value for money evaluation. They will also cover any additional learning assignments such as portfolio evaluations, synthesis work, reviews, evaluability assessments or results verification exercises. This lot will cover all Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning assignments with a value of over £600K. Lot 4: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Low Value Lot (<£600k) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Low Value Lot (<£600k) The monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) lot will cover all evaluation assignments as well as assignments that include both monitoring and evaluation, including the procurement of MEL units which act as a learning partner throughout the lifespan of the programme. These MEL lots will cover all types of evaluations, including impact evaluations, process evaluations and value for money evaluation. They will also cover any additional learning assignments such as portfolio evaluations, synthesis work, reviews, evaluability assessments or results verification exercises. This lot will cover all Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning assignments with a value of up to and including £600K . Lot 1: Lot 1 - Monitoring High Value Lot (>£600k) with mini-competition Lot 1 - Monitoring High Value Lot (>£600k) with mini-competition. This monitoring lot will cover all independent and third-party monitoring assignments with a value of over £600K . Lot 2: Lot 2 - Monitoring Low Value Lot (<£600k) Lot 2 - Monitoring Low Value Lot (<£600k) This monitoring lot will cover all independent and third-party monitoring assignments with a value of up to and including £600K . Lot 3: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) High Value Lot (>£600k) with mini-competition Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) High Value Lot (>£600k) with mini-competition This monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) lot will cover all evaluation assignments as well as assignments that include both monitoring and evaluation, including the procurement of MEL units which act as a learning partner throughout the lifespan of the programme. These MEL lots will cover all types of evaluations, including impact evaluations, process evaluations and value for money evaluation. They will also cover any additional learning assignments such as portfolio evaluations, synthesis work, reviews, evaluability assessments or results verification exercises. This lot will cover all Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning assignments with a value of over £600K. Lot 4: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Low Value Lot (<£600k) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Low Value Lot (<£600k) The monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) lot will cover all evaluation assignments as well as assignments that include both monitoring and evaluation, including the procurement of MEL units which act as a learning partner throughout the lifespan of the programme. These MEL lots will cover all types of evaluations, including impact evaluations, process evaluations and value for money evaluation. They will also cover any additional learning assignments such as portfolio evaluations, synthesis work, reviews, evaluability assessments or results verification exercises. This lot will cover all Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning assignments with a value of up to and including £600K .