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Global Evaluation and Monitoring Framework Agreement 2 (GEMFA 2)

Awarded to Abt Britain Limited, Agulhas Applied Knowledge, Alinea International Ltd +26 more

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office(buyer)

Published
Published 17 January 2024
Deadline
Closed 12 September 2024

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Overview

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded GEMFA 2, a framework agreement for monitoring, evaluation and learning services replacing the current GEMFA. The framework, valued at £14.5 billion and split across five lots (global high/low value and three regional lots), commenced 1 September 2025 for three years with a one-year extension option and enables FCDO and other government departments to commission multi-disciplinary evaluation teams across ODA-funded, non-ODA-funded and ISF programmes. Thirty award winners including Abt Britain, Chemonics, DAI Global, ITAD, Oxford Policy Management and others will deliver these services.

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Lots (8)

  • Global High Value >£750K

    £220,000,000Won by Abt Britain LimitedWon by Integrity Global LtdWon by ITAD LimitedWon by Landell Mills International LtdWon by NIRAS Group (UK) LtdWon by Oxford Policy Management LimitedWon by Tetra Tech International Development LimitedWon by Cadmus International UK LimitedWon by Chemonics Group UK LimitedWon by Cowater International SAWon by DAI Global UK LtdWon by DT GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT UK LTDWon by Ecorys UK LimitedWon by Genesis Analytics LimitedWon by Alinea International Ltd
  • Lot 2: Regional Lot – West Africa (all contract values)

    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 https://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.

    £40,000,000
  • Lot 3: Regional Lot – Central & Southern Africa (all contract values)

    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 https://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.

    £40,000,000
  • Regional East Africa All Contract Values

    £40,000,000Won by Ipsos LimitedWon by Mannion Daniels Limited
  • Regional MENA & Afghanistan and Pakistan All Contract Values

    £40,000,000Won by COAR Global Ltd
  • Lot 6: Regional Lot – Indo-Pacific (all contract values)

    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 https://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.

    £40,000,000
  • Regional Western Balkans Eastern Europe and Central Asia All Contract Values

    £40,000,000Won by Policy and Management Consulting Group
  • Global Low Value <£750K

    £40,000,000Won by Agulhas Applied KnowledgeWon by Athena Infonomics LLCWon by Humanitarian Impact Institute LimitedWon by Mannheimer Zentrum für Evaluation und Entwicklungsforschung (C4ED)Won by Montrose International LLPWon by Muller Kocher Ltd (Adderaglobal)Won by Tropical Health Consulting LLPWon by Verian Group UK LtdWon by Voluntas Advisory ApSWon by WEglobal

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£500,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
17 January 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Foreign economic-aid-related services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£14,500,000,000
Award date
31 August 2025
Contract period
— → 15 August 2028
Winners
  • Abt Britain Limited
  • Agulhas Applied Knowledge
  • Alinea International Ltd
  • Athena Infonomics LLC
  • COAR Global Ltd
  • Cadmus International UK Limited
  • Chemonics Group UK Limited
  • Cowater International SA
  • DAI Global UK Ltd
  • DT GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT UK LTD
  • Ecorys UK Limited
  • Genesis Analytics Limited
  • Humanitarian Impact Institute Limited
  • ITAD Limited
  • Integrity Global Ltd
  • Ipsos Limited
  • Landell Mills International Ltd
  • Mannheimer Zentrum für Evaluation und Entwicklungsforschung (C4ED)
  • Mannion Daniels Limited
  • Montrose International LLP
  • Muller Kocher Ltd (Adderaglobal)
  • NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd
  • Oxford Policy Management Limited
  • Policy and Management Consulting Group
  • Tetra Tech International Development Limited
  • Tropical Health Consulting LLP
  • Verian Group UK Ltd
  • Voluntas Advisory ApS
  • WEglobal

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    29 September 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    9 August 2024

  3. Prior Information Notice

    17 January 2024

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