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Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning for Yemen (MERLY) Programme

Foreign economic-aid-related services
YE
Published value
£15,000,000
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office: "Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning for Yemen (MERLY) Programme". Published status: planned. Published value: £15,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityForeign Commonwealth and Development OfficeScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
planned
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Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£15,000,000
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Contracting AuthorityForeign Commonwealth and Development Office
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statusplanned
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Published27 Jul 2022, 15:43 BST
Last source update27 Jul 2022, 15:43 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationForeign economic-aid-related services
Delivery area
YE
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03569a
What is being bought
The FCDO needs monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) for the purpose of accountability, to demonstrate the effectiveness and impact of our activities to taxpayers, partners, and other stakeholders. However the value of MERL goes beyond accountability, to embedding learning in development and diplomatic activities. MERL identifies what works, for whom and in what circumstances, as well as what does not and why. MERL supplies a robust evidence base on effectiveness and impact, for informing course correction, future policy and investment decisions. Therefore, utilising quality MERL increases the Value for Money (VfM) of programmes, policies and decisions. The FCDO is strongly committed to providing VfM. The UK government remains dedicated to supporting peace in Yemen and has committed over £1 billion to date. The current FCDO Yemen portfolio spans humanitarian, economic, peacebuilding and CSSF programming, alongside diplomatic activities and policymaking. However, due to the risks, FCDO has not been based in country since 2015. We require improved monitoring, evaluation, research and learning to inform planning, delivery, and risk management in this complex context. The overarching objective of the proposed Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning for Yemen (MERLY) programme is to help ensure that FCDO Yemen delivers impact at scale and to a high quality, influencing the broader international response in Yemen. It is proposed that MERLY will take a holistic, whole-of-office approach to inform, assure, and improve cohesive policy, programmatic and diplomatic decision-making, and results. The programme will be heavily engaged across the FCDO Yemen team, and the supplier will be expected to deliver a range of small, medium, and large services to meet the programme objective. It is anticipated that the majority of activities will be ODA-eligible, but a minority may be non-ODA. The MERLY programme will succeed and expand upon the current FCDO Yemen Independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Analysis (IMEDA) programme 2018-2023. Further information regarding the IMEDA programme can be found on DevTracker via programme code 300680: DevTracker Project GB-GOV-1-300680 (fcdo.gov.uk)
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Published value updated to £15,000,000
    27 Jul 2022, 15:43 BST
  2. Status changed to planned
    27 Jul 2022, 15:43 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    27 Jul 2022, 15:43 BST
  4. Buyer information updated
    27 Jul 2022, 15:43 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
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  • Lot 1 · #1
    Individual lot title not published
    planned
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    At this stage, the aim of the EME is to discuss the service requirement and potential routes to market. FCDO is keen to solicit the views of the market regarding the most effective means of delivering the programme’s objectives and service outputs, including the best management approach. We would welcome the participation of both national and international organisations, across both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. We would particularly welcome input from those with experience in delivering MERLY services and/or managing MERL programmes in fragile and conflict-affected states with challenging access restraints. Additional information: The route to market has not yet been confirmed, but it is envisaged that the range of services and technical expertise required under the MERLY programme will necessitate a lead Supplier with a downstream consortium. It is proposed that the Supplier agreement will run for five years from the date of signature, subject to break clauses and resource availability.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    27 Jul 2022, 15:43 BST
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Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Contracting authority GB-FTS-60020
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  • Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
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    King Charles Street, London, YE, SW1A 2AH
    andrew.sternberg@fcdo.gov.uk
    +44 7818182582
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