Market Accelerator for Green Construction (MAGC) - Learning and Evaluation Partner

Concepts

• uk market accelerator for green construction
• foreign economic aid
• final evaluation of the programme
• uk market accelerator
• e&l partner
• aim of the independent evaluation
• appointment of a learning
• green construction
• evaluation partner
• green buildings

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

This opportunity is for the appointment of a Learning and Evaluation (E&L) partner for the UK Market Accelerator for Green Construction (MAGC) programme. The E&L partner will be required to deliver an interim and final evaluation of the programme.

Total Quantity or Scope

This opportunity is for the appointment of a Learning and Evaluation (L&E) partner for the UK Market Accelerator for Green Construction (MAGC) programme. The L&E partner will be required to deliver an interim and final evaluation of the programme. Role of the evaluation partner MAGC is a substantial investment of International Climate Finance budget in green buildings by BEIS. As such monitoring and evaluation is key to giving assurance that the programme is having the intended benefits and providing good value for money for the UK taxpayer, whilst maximising the learning and transformation potential and informing future strategic decisions. The aim of the independent evaluation is to gather information on programme performance and lessons learned on MAGC in order to: - improve the ongoing delivery of results effectively (interim evaluation) - inform strategy and governance (interim evaluation) - learn for future similar programmes, e.g. green construction, mixed blended finance and technical advisory (interim and final evaluation). - assess whether the approach offers value for money (interim) and overall value for money (final) Key themes likely to feature in the evaluation - progress against the theory of change. - how the programme has been managed - the design of MAGC and its effect on the programme objectives - value for money following the 4E approach considering: Economy, Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Equity The evaluation methodology will be determined by the Supplier but is likely to consist of: - desk-based review of programme documentation - interviews/surveys with delivery partners, stakeholders, beneficiaries - workshops with the programme team (BEIS and the delivery partner IFC) - site visits to a few of the projects that have received investment Expertise required from L&E partner includes the following. The Authority would welcome consortia bids to ensure the right mix of skills. - Proven track record in evaluating UK development spend, including climate finance - Strong expertise in the green buildings sector internationally (in particular certification schemes) - Private finance expertise, in particular use of financial instruments, concessional finance (blending of public/private finance) - Experience of working with both government organisations and financial institutions (banks, fund managers, etc) in at least some of the eligible countries.

Renewal Options

The Contract may be extended beyond the initial term by up to 24 months. Take-up of any extension period is subject to the Authority’s approval and the continuing needs of the Contract. These extension periods may be used on a no-cost or an additional cost basis subject to the approval of the Authority.

CPV Codes

• 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
• 73210000 - Research consultancy services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

For an overview of the MAGC programme please visit the below website and refer to information provided later in this notice: https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/topics_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_si... ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **