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Published 17 Jan 2024, 16:58 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement 2 (GEMFA 2)

Official notice

Authority: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement8 lotsServicesRestricted procedureSME suitableMax 1 lot to bidMax 1 lot per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£500,000,000total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 12 Sept 2024awarded 1 Sept 2025
Lots 8max 1 won per supplier · max 1 to bid

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

GEMFA 2 will replace and build upon the current Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement (GEMFA).

GEMFA 2 will enable FCDO and other Government Departments (OGDs) to access Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO/OGDs 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. GEMFA 2 is available for ODA funded, non-ODA funded, and ISF programmes.

GEMFA 2 is split into 5 Lots:

Lot 1 - Global High Value > £750K

Lot 4 - Regional Lot. East Africa (all contract values)

Lot 5 - Regional Lot. MENA & Afghanistan and Pakistan (all contract values)

Lot 7 - Regional Lot. Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (all contract

values)

Lot 8 - Global Low Value <£750k

The Framework Agreement commenced on 01 September 2025 for a period of 3 years with a one (1) year extension option subject to ongoing need.

The maximum throughput of the Framework Agreement will be GBP 500 000 000 covering all lots for the lifetime of the Framework Agreement.

  • Recurrence: 3 to 4 years depending on whether extension options are used.

CPV: Foreign economic-aid-related services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 60 suppliers · 16 bids on the busiest of 5 lots (0.3 per place) · 29 appointed

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 1 and win at most 1 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 7 lots carries the same published figure, £40,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Global High Value >£750KAwardedRenewalPublished value£220,000,000

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 36-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 500 000 000 (inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from 01 September 2025 until 31 August 2028 to enable FCDO to provide high quality and internationally recognised evaluation and/or monitoring knowledge and skills to design and/or undertake evaluation and/or monitoring assignments across the organisation’s policy areas and programmes in a range of geographical locations. It will enable FCDO and other Government Departments (OGDs) to access Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO/OGDs 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. GEMFA 2 is available for ODA funded, non-ODA funded, and ISF programmes.

The value of each Lot (1, 4, 5, 7 and 8) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 5 Lots up to a

maximum budget of GBP 500 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 1 x 12 months beyond the original 36 month term until 31 August 2028 and then 31 August 2029

subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of

the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract.

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_6552 on the FCDO Supplier Portal fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded. Additional information: Lead Framework Suppliers were eligible to bid for only one Lot as a Lead Framework Supplier. An illustration of this was provided for in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference.

Global Lots, 1 and 8, had a maximum of fifteen (15) places for Lead Framework Suppliers.

Regional Lots, (2 - 7) had a maximum of five (5) places for Lead Framework Suppliers.

There were no successful Lead Suppliers for Lot 2

Delivery: Scotland · Global
Extensions: Options to extend: The estimated value of this requirement is up to GBP 500 000 000 split across 5 Lots. This is for an initial term of three (3) years. The estimated value includes all appliable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. The estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value. The timeframe may be extended by up to one (1) year subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and the FCDO. Options on awarding places on the Framework: Following completion of the SQ evaluation, successful potential suppliers were invited to submit bids for the ITT. Thirty Two (32) Potential Suppliers were invited to the ITT and following the completion of the ITT evaluation, the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers for the Global Lots (1 and 8), and the Top 5 Suppliers for the Regional Lots (4, 5 and 7) who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Technical and Commercial Score. The Commercial Score was based on a Pass/Fail. · FCDO intends to tender for a new requirement following the completion of GEMFA 2, subject to the continued need for the services provided.Second stage: 15–20 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Regional Lot – West Africa (all contract values)Renewalceiling above

There are 5 places available on this Framework Regional Lot 2 - West Africa.

FCDO is seeking Supplier to deliver a 36-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 500 000 000 from June 2025 until May 2028 to enable FCDO and other Government Departments to access Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO/other Government Departments 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.

Qualification to deliver certain ‘special’ types of contracts will be assessed alongside the ITT technical evaluation and only Lead Framework Suppliers that pass the assessment will be eligible to deliver these ‘special’ types of contracts. The three types of Special Contracts are Portfolio MEL (PMEL) contracts, Emergency MEL (EMEL) contracts and Independent Commission of Aid Impact (ICAI) contracts (defined in Document 5 in the SQ Pack and Volume 3 of the Draft ITT Pack).

The value of each Lot (1-8) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 8 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 500 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 1 x 12 months beyond the original 36 month term until May 2029 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference for each Call Down Contract will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each Call Down Contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) and by FCDO for non-ODA funded programmes.

Specific details of the procurement process that will be followed are available in the SQ and draft ITT Packs PQQ_1691 available on the FCDO Supplier Portal fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement will be awarded. Additional information: Lead Framework Suppliers may only bid for one Lot as a Lead Framework Supplier. Sub-contracting is non-exclusive: a sub-contractor may sub-contract for multiple GEMFA 2 Lead Framework Suppliers, on multiple Lots. A Lead Framework Supplier may not bid to be a Lead Framework Supplier and a Sub-contractor in the same Lot. These eligibility criteria will also apply at the Call Down Contract level.

Delivery: Scotland · West Africa
Extensions: Options to extend The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO for up to 12 months. Options on awarding places on the Framework In the event that the highest combined Technical and Commercial Score results in a tie between two or more Potential Lead Framework Suppliers, and there are not enough places on the Framework, the successful tenderer shall be the Potential Lead Framework Supplier from among those tied for highest combined score who achieves the highest score for the Technical T2 criteria, this will be the tiebreaker. In the event two or more Potential Lead Framework Suppliers remain tied after assessing the tiebreaker, FCDO reserves the right to appoint all tied Potential Lead Framework Suppliers to the framework, even if this exceeds the supplier cap set out in the FTS Contract Notice and paragraph 7.2 of the Terms of References (ITT Volume 3). · FCDO intends to tender for a new requirement following the completion of GEMFA 2, subject to the continued need for the services provided.Second stage: 5–8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Regional Lot – Central & Southern Africa (all contract values)Renewalceiling above

There are 5 places available on this Framework Regional Lot 3 - Central & Southern Africa.

FCDO is seeking Supplier to deliver a 36-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 500 000 000 from June 2025 until May 2028 to enable FCDO and other Government Departments to access Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO/other Government Departments 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.

Qualification to deliver certain ‘special’ types of contracts will be assessed alongside the ITT technical evaluation and only Lead Framework Suppliers that pass the assessment will be eligible to deliver these ‘special’ types of contracts. The three types of Special Contracts are Portfolio MEL (PMEL) contracts, Emergency MEL (EMEL) contracts and Independent Commission of Aid Impact (ICAI) contracts (defined in Document 5 in the SQ Pack and Volume 3 of the Draft ITT Pack).

The value of each Lot (1-8) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 8 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 500 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 1 x 12 months beyond the original 36 month term until May 2029 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference for each Call Down Contract will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each Call Down Contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) and by FCDO for non-ODA funded programmes.

Specific details of the procurement process that will be followed are available in the SQ and draft ITT Packs PQQ_1691 available on the FCDO Supplier Portal fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement will be awarded. Additional information: Lead Framework Suppliers may only bid for one Lot as a Lead Framework Supplier. Sub-contracting is non-exclusive: a sub-contractor may sub-contract for multiple GEMFA 2 Lead Framework Suppliers, on multiple Lots. A Lead Framework Supplier may not bid to be a Lead Framework Supplier and a Sub-contractor in the same Lot. These eligibility criteria will also apply at the Call Down Contract level.

Delivery: Scotland · Central & Southern Africa
Extensions: Options to extend The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO for up to 12 months. Options on awarding places on the Framework In the event that the highest combined Technical and Commercial Score results in a tie between two or more Potential Lead Framework Suppliers, and there are not enough places on the Framework, the successful tenderer shall be the Potential Lead Framework Supplier from among those tied for highest combined score who achieves the highest score for the Technical T2 criteria, this will be the tiebreaker. In the event two or more Potential Lead Framework Suppliers remain tied after assessing the tiebreaker, FCDO reserves the right to appoint all tied Potential Lead Framework Suppliers to the framework, even if this exceeds the supplier cap set out in the FTS Contract Notice and paragraph 7.2 of the Terms of References (ITT Volume 3). · FCDO intends to tender for a new requirement following the completion of GEMFA 2, subject to the continued need for the services provided.Second stage: 5–8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Regional East Africa All Contract ValuesAwardedRenewalceiling above

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 36-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 500 000 000 (inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from 01 September 2025 until 31 August 2028 to enable FCDO to provide high quality and internationally recognised evaluation and/or monitoring knowledge and skills to design and/or undertake evaluation and/or monitoring assignments across the organisation’s policy areas and programmes in a range of geographical locations. It will enable FCDO and other Government Departments (OGDs) to access Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO/OGDs 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. GEMFA 2 is available for ODA funded, non-ODA funded, and ISF programmes.

The value of each Lot (1, 4, 5, 7 and 8) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 5 Lots up to a

maximum budget of GBP 500 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 1 x 12 months beyond the original 36 month term until 31 August 2028 and then 31 August 2029

subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of

the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract.

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_6552 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded. Additional information: Lead Framework Suppliers were eligible to bid for only one Lot as a Lead Framework Supplier. An illustration of this was provided for in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference.

Global Lots, 1 and 8, had a maximum of fifteen (15) places for Lead Framework Suppliers.

Regional Lots, (2 - 7) had a maximum of five (5) places for Lead Framework Suppliers.

There were no successful Lead Suppliers for Lot 2

Delivery: Scotland · Global
Extensions: Option to extend The estimated value of this requirement is up to GBP 500 000 000 split across 5 Lots. This is for an initial term of three (3) years. The estimated value includes all appliable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. The estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value. The timeframe may be extended by up to one (1) year subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and the FCDO. Options on awarding places on the Framework. · FCDO intends to tender for a new requirement following the completion of GEMFA 2, subject to the continued need for the services provided.Second stage: 5–8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Regional MENA & Afghanistan and Pakistan All Contract ValuesAwardedRenewalceiling above

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 36-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 500 000 000 (inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from 01 September 2025 until 31 August 2028 to enable FCDO to provide high quality and internationally recognised evaluation and/or monitoring knowledge and skills to design and/or undertake evaluation and/or monitoring assignments across the organisation’s policy areas and programmes in a range of geographical locations. It will enable FCDO and other Government Departments (OGDs) to access Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO/OGDs 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. GEMFA 2 is available for ODA funded, non-ODA funded, and ISF programmes.

The value of each Lot (1, 4, 5, 7 and 8) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 5 Lots up to a

maximum budget of GBP 500 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 1 x 12 months beyond the original 36 month term until 31 August 2028 and then 31 August 2029

subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of

the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract.

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_6552 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded. Additional information: Lead Framework Suppliers were eligible to bid for only one Lot as a Lead Framework Supplier. An illustration of this was provided for in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference.

Global Lots, 1 and 8, had a maximum of fifteen (15) places for Lead Framework Suppliers.

Regional Lots, (2 - 7) had a maximum of five (5) places for Lead Framework Suppliers.

There were no successful Lead Suppliers for Lot 2

Delivery: Scotland · Global
Extensions: Option to extend The estimated value of this requirement is up to GBP 500 000 000 split across 5 Lots. This is for an initial term of three (3) years. The estimated value includes all appliable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. The estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value. The timeframe may be extended by up to one (1) year subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and the FCDO. Options on awarding places on the Framework. · FCDO intends to tender for a new requirement following the completion of GEMFA 2, subject to the continued need for the services provided.Second stage: 5–8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Regional Lot – Indo-Pacific (all contract values)Renewalceiling above

There are 5 places available on this Framework Regional Lot 6 - Indo- Pacific.

FCDO is seeking Supplier to deliver a 36-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 500 000 000 from June 2025 until May 2028 to enable FCDO and other Government Departments to access Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO/other Government Departments 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.

Qualification to deliver certain ‘special’ types of contracts will be assessed alongside the ITT technical evaluation and only Lead Framework Suppliers that pass the assessment will be eligible to deliver these ‘special’ types of contracts. The three types of Special Contracts are Portfolio MEL (PMEL) contracts, Emergency MEL (EMEL) contracts and Independent Commission of Aid Impact (ICAI) contracts (defined in Document 5 in the SQ Pack and Volume 3 of the Draft ITT Pack).

The value of each Lot (1-8) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 8 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 500 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 1 x 12 months beyond the original 36 month term until May 2029 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference for each Call Down Contract will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each Call Down Contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) and by FCDO for non-ODA funded programmes.

Specific details of the procurement process that will be followed are available in the SQ and draft ITT Packs PQQ_1691 available on the FCDO Supplier Portal fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement will be awarded. Additional information: Lead Framework Suppliers may only bid for one Lot as a Lead Framework Supplier. Sub-contracting is non-exclusive: a sub-contractor may sub-contract for multiple GEMFA 2 Lead Framework Suppliers, on multiple Lots. A Lead Framework Supplier may not bid to be a Lead Framework Supplier and a Sub-contractor in the same Lot. These eligibility criteria will also apply at the Call Down Contract level.

Delivery: Scotland · Indo - Pacific
Extensions: Options to extend The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO for up to 12 months. Options on awarding places on the Framework In the event that the highest combined Technical and Commercial Score results in a tie between two or more Potential Lead Framework Suppliers, and there are not enough places on the Framework, the successful tenderer shall be the Potential Lead Framework Supplier from among those tied for highest combined score who achieves the highest score for the Technical T2 criteria, this will be the tiebreaker. In the event two or more Potential Lead Framework Suppliers remain tied after assessing the tiebreaker, FCDO reserves the right to appoint all tied Potential Lead Framework Suppliers to the framework, even if this exceeds the supplier cap set out in the FTS Contract Notice and paragraph 7.2 of the Terms of References (ITT Volume 3). · FCDO intends to tender for a new requirement following the completion of GEMFA 2, subject to the continued need for the services provided.Second stage: 5–8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Regional Western Balkans Eastern Europe and Central Asia All Contract ValuesAwardedRenewalceiling above

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 36-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 500 000 000 (inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from 01 September 2025 until 31 August 2028 to enable FCDO to provide high quality and internationally recognised evaluation and/or monitoring knowledge and skills to design and/or undertake evaluation and/or monitoring assignments across the organisation’s policy areas and programmes in a range of geographical locations. It will enable FCDO and other Government Departments (OGDs) to access Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO/OGDs 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. GEMFA 2 is available for ODA funded, non-ODA funded, and ISF programmes.

The value of each Lot (1, 4, 5, 7 and 8) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 5 Lots up to a

maximum budget of GBP 500 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 1 x 12 months beyond the original 36 month term until 31 August 2028 and then 31 August 2029

subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of

the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract.

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_6552 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded. Additional information: Lead Framework Suppliers were eligible to bid for only one Lot as a Lead Framework Supplier. An illustration of this was provided for in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference.

Global Lots, 1 and 8, had a maximum of fifteen (15) places for Lead Framework Suppliers.

Regional Lots, (2 - 7) had a maximum of five (5) places for Lead Framework Suppliers.

There were no successful Lead Suppliers for Lot 2

Delivery: Scotland · Global
Extensions: Option to extend The estimated value of this requirement is up to GBP 500 000 000 split across 5 Lots. This is for an initial term of three (3) years. The estimated value includes all appliable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. The estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value. The timeframe may be extended by up to one (1) year subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and the FCDO. Options on awarding places on the Framework. · FCDO intends to tender for a new requirement following the completion of GEMFA 2, subject to the continued need for the services provided.Second stage: 5–8 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Global Low Value <£750KAwardedRenewalceiling above

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 36-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 500 000 000 (inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from 01 September 2025 until 31 August 2028 to enable FCDO to provide high quality and internationally recognised evaluation and/or monitoring knowledge and skills to design and/or undertake evaluation and/or monitoring assignments across the organisation’s policy areas and programmes in a range of geographical locations. It will enable FCDO and other Government Departments (OGDs) to access Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO/OGDs 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. GEMFA 2 is available for ODA funded, non-ODA funded, and ISF programmes.

The value of each Lot (1, 4, 5, 7 and 8) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 5 Lots up to a

maximum budget of GBP 500 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 1 x 12 months beyond the original 36 month term until 31 August 2028 and then 31 August 2029

subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of

the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract.

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_6552 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded. Additional information: Lead Framework Suppliers were eligible to bid for only one Lot as a Lead Framework Supplier. An illustration of this was provided for in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference.

Global Lots, 1 and 8, had a maximum of fifteen (15) places for Lead Framework Suppliers.

Regional Lots, (2 - 7) had a maximum of five (5) places for Lead Framework Suppliers.

There were no successful Lead Suppliers for Lot 2

Delivery: Scotland · Global
Extensions: Option to extend The estimated value of this requirement is up to GBP 500 000 000 split across 5 Lots. This is for an initial term of three (3) years. The estimated value includes all appliable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. The estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value. The timeframe may be extended by up to one (1) year subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and the FCDO. Options on awarding places on the Framework. · FCDO intends to tender for a new requirement following the completion of GEMFA 2, subject to the continued need for the services provided.Second stage: 15–20 candidates invited to tenderVariant 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
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Lot distribution rule: 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)
Conditions of participation1
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 10 points.
  • “Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement 2 (GEMFA 2)” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 60 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · 3 to 4 years depending on whether extension options are used.
First published
17 Jan 2024, 16:58 GMT
Last source update
29 Sept 2025, 15:25 BST
Authority reference
ITT_6552
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-060585
Classification (CPV)
Foreign economic-aid-related services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM95)
Official registry OCID
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Publisher note: The authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any Framework Agreements as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition and Procurement documents can be accessed through the FCDO supply partner portal https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk Please note that all procurement documentation comprising the SQ and ITT Packs are available of the FCDO Supplier Portal using reference PQQ_1691. The SQ and ITT Packs have been tailored to the specific requirements set out in the Terms of Reference. Suppliers should submit their SQ Response to demonstrate their capability in the Lot ITT they are to be considered for. • Lot 1: Global High Value Contracts (above £750k in value) - 15 Suppliers • Lot 2: Regional Lot – West Africa (all contract values) - 5 Suppliers • Lot 3: Regional Lot – Central & Southern Africa (all contract values) - 5 Suppliers • Lot 4: Regional Lot – East Africa (all contract values) - 5 Suppliers • Lot 5: Regional Lot – MENA & AFPAK* (all contract values) - 5 Suppliers • Lot 6: Regional Lot – Indo-Pacific (all contract values) - 5 Suppliers • Lot 7 Regional Lot – Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (all contract values) - 5 Suppliers • Lot 8: Global Low Value Contracts (below £750k in value) - 15 Suppliers Lead Framework Suppliers may only bid for one Lot as a Lead Framework Supplier. Sub-contracting is non-exclusive: a sub-contractor may sub-contract for multiple GEMFA 2 Lead Framework Suppliers, on multiple Lots. A Lead Framework Supplier may not bid to be a Lead Framework Supplier and a Sub-contractor in the same Lot. These eligibility criteria will also apply at the Call Down Contract level. Lead Framework Suppliers in the Regional Lots will be offered the opportunity to bid in mini-competitions for contracts exclusively focused in their specific region. They will not participate in mini-competitions for contracts that span more than one region. They will compete alongside Lead Framework Suppliers from either one of the Global Lots (Lot 1 or Lot 8) depending on the size of the contract. Lead Framework Suppliers in the Regional Lots will only be eligible for contracts that will be delivered above £750k and compete against Lead Framework Suppliers in Global Lot 1, if they demonstrate sufficient Financial Standing and insurance coverage at SQ stage of the original Framework tender. If a Lead Framework Supplier submits proposals for more than one Lot, FCDO reserves the right to reject these proposals. However, where this happens, we will send a clarification to Lead Framework Suppliers to ask which proposal we should consider. A Lead Framework Supplier can also be a sub-contractor, but not on the Lot they have bid on as a Lead Framework Supplier (i.e., a supplier cannot be a Lead and a sub-contractor in the same Lot). If a Lead Framework Supplier bids on a specific Lot and also joins as a sub-contractor to another Lead Framework Supplier on the same Lot, they will be rejected as a Lead Framework Supplier on that specific Lot. Lead Suppliers should check with all sub-contractors ahead of adding to their supply chain they are not submitting a proposal as a Lead Supplier for the same lot. When a Call Down Contract mini-competition involves more than one Lot, the Framework Eligibility rules still apply. An illustration of the bidding eligibility rules is provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference.

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Appointment period ends
12 Sept 2024, 14:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
360 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

5 Apr 2024 → 29 Sept 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    5 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    12 Sept 2024, 14:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    11 Nov 2024
  4. Notice published392 days ago
    29 Sept 2025, 15:25 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 9 Aug 2024
  1. Status changed to active
    9 Aug 2024, 15:48 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    9 Aug 2024, 15:48 BST
  3. Deadline published: 12 Sept 2024, 14:00 BST
    9 Aug 2024, 15:48 BST
  4. Status changed to complete
    29 Sept 2025, 15:25 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    29 Sept 2025, 15:25 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 29admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 169 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Contracts signed 20latest 1 Sept 2025

29 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 20 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £500,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global High Value >£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Regional East Africa All Contract Values

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Regional East Africa All Contract Values

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Regional MENA and AFPAK All Contract Values

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Regional Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and Central Asia All contract values

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Global Low Value <£750K

    Signed
    1 Sept 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Global High Value >£750K16bids · 16 electronic8——
4 · Regional East Africa All Contract Values2bids · 2 electronic1——
5 · Regional MENA & Afghanistan and Pakistan All Contract Values1bids · 1 electronic1——
7 · Regional Western Balkans Eastern Europe and Central Asia All Contract Values1bids · 1 electronic1——
8 · Global Low Value <£750K10bids · 10 electronic9——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsDiplomatic Services and International Development Abercrombie House, East Kilbride, Scotland, SW1A 2AHContact name, email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

29 commercial parties on the notice
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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