Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Green Urban Growth in Somalia Programme

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PLEASE NOTE: The tender process for this Monitoring Evaluation and Learning for Green Urban Growth in Somalia (MEL-GUG) itt_6537 is now set to proceed from the 27 November 2024. All the tender documents and the new timetable have been updated in the itt pack Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is looking for a Supplier to perform Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) services for its Green Urban Growth in Somalia (GUG) Programme. The purpose of the Contract is to provide the independent MEL for GUG’s overall programme delivered through the two modalities (commercial contract for £25 million and Partnership Finance Fund agreement worth £11 million) with the aim to: i) assess the UK’s overall contribution towards achieving the ToC outcomes and impact, ii) review the validity of assumptions in the ToC throughout implementation; and iii) assess if the programme structure and delivery modalities are fit-for-purpose to achieve the desired results and iv) document lessons learned to inform decision-making and strengthen the global evidence base on urban development and building resilience to climate change in FCAS. The expected start date of the Contract is March/April 2024. The Contract value is £3million with an option to increase by an additional £1.5million during its term ending on 30 September 2030 or during the optional extension period of up to 24 months. Lot 1: The expected impact (the “Impact”) of the MEL Contract will be an improved performance of the GUG Programme in a high-risk environment and effective coordination of its components, working together and adding up to deliver GUG’s overall desired outcomes and impact. The expected outcomes (the “Outcomes”) of the MEL Contract include: • robust and coherent Overarching Results Framework is developed and is effectively utilised by all GUG Implementing Partners throughout implementation; • GUG's progress towards its intended programme outcomes and its ToC are successfully monitored and evaluated to ensure accountability; • effective coordination of activities between GUG components maximises on complementarities, achieves VfM and supports GUG Implementing Partners to deliver tangible progress towards GUG’s ToC; • learning is applied to GUG’s delivery and management — both at the component and programme levels — to ensure GUG’s risks are minimised and opportunities for overall efficiency and effectiveness are maximised; and • new, quality knowledge and evidence products strengthen the global evidence base on what works and what doesn’t work for systems-based approaches to building adaptation and resilience to climate change in FCAS cities.