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1 Køber
1.1 Køber
Officielt navn: Udenrigsministeriet
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Køberens retlige status: Central regeringsmyndighed
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2 Procedure
2.1 Procedure
Titel: Evaluation Study of Development Cooperation through Delegated Partnerships with the\n EU
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Beskrivelse: Background: Delegated cooperation can cover a broad range of working arrangements;\n “when one donor (a “lead donor”) acts with authority on behalf of one or more other\n donors (the “delegating” donors or “silent partners”). The level and form of delegation\n vary, ranging from responsibility for one element of the project cycle for a specific\n project (e.g. a particular review) to a complete sector programme or even a country\n programme.” A key aim of delegated cooperation is to enhance aid effectiveness and\n reduce transaction costs, benefitting both partner countries and donors. Potential\n benefits of the modality include increased outreach, visibility, leverage, and impact\n of projects and programmes, as well as greater donor coordination and decreased donor\n competition. However, delegated cooperation also carries risks, such as potential\n conflicts of interests or priorities among involved donors. Differing financial and\n administrative requirements and decision-making processes can also pose challenges.\n The Danish MFA (hereafter MFA) engages in delegated cooperation both as lead donor\n and as delegating/silent donor, and in cooperation with a range of different partners.\n The present assignment concerns delegated cooperation with the EU, with a particular\n focus on cooperation where EU has delegated the implementation of actions in indirect\n management to the MFA (whether it be embassies/representations or departments). To\n inform the future use of this modality by the MFA and like-minded donors, LEARNING\n is commissioning an evaluation study that will provide an overview of the evolving\n use over the past 10 years and offer insights on lessons learned and recommendations\n for future programming and management. Objective: The objective of the study will\n be to provide lessons learned and to point to opportunities for improvements in regard\n to the use of delegated cooperation with the EU by the MFA and like-minded donors.\n The study will explore the conditions necessary for leveraging the benefits of the\n modality while effectively managing associated risks. Scope of work: The main focus\n of the study is expected to be delegated cooperation between the EU and the MFA (central\n MFA or embassies) over the ten-year period from 2014 to 2023, where the MFA is entrusted\n by the EU with the implementation of actions in indirect management. The study will\n focus on the benefits, challenges, and overall relevance of the modality of delegated\n cooperation from the MFA’s perspective. To enhance the overall findings and recommendations,\n the study will further incorporate insights from at least two like-minded donors.\n Due to the limited number of delegated cooperations between the MFA and the EU, where\n the MFA is the delegate, the study is expected to cover the entire portfolio. Additionally,\n in-depth remote case studies for 3-5 delegated cooperations are required. These case\n studies will encompass examples of delegated cooperation from both Africa and Asia.\n To illustrate other experiences with governing delegated cooperation, the study will\n also examine the policies, rules and procedures that govern delegated cooperation\n where the MFA acts as delegator and the EU as the entrusted delegate. The evaluation\n team will need to visit MFA HQ in Copenhagen for data collection and dissemination\n of findings. Additionally, the team will need to visit HQ of two-three like-minded\n donors in Europe. Methods and output: The study is expected to adopt a mixed methods\n approach, where questions are explored using quantitative and qualitative data and\n analysis as well as a combination thereof. In terms of data collection instruments,\n the study is expected to rely on, for example, portfolio analysis (e.g. using MFA\n financial data and EU data), literature and document reviews, web-based questionnaires\n and interviews with representatives from both the MFA in Copenhagen, embassies, EU\n administrators and HQ/embassies of other donors. The following outputs are envisaged:\n An inception report, short briefs for each case study, draft study report(s), final\n study report. Timeframe: The study is scheduled to take place during the first two\n quarters of 2025, with finalisation potentially extending into the early part of the\n third quarter. Evaluation team: The study will be conducted by a small team of core\n consultants with combined experience from analyses of various modalities and instruments\n of development cooperation, preferably including analyses of the modality of delegated\n cooperation, including with the EU, as well as from evaluation of management of bilateral\n and multilateral development cooperation, including financial management. The team\n may optionally be supported by additional resource persons. Budget: The budget is\n a maximum of DKK 1,000,000 net of VAT. Interested Consultants can request to get the\n instructions prepared for applicants by e-mail to the Contact person stated below\n Contact point: Evaluation, Learning and Quality (LEARNING), MFA. Contact person: Barwaqo\n Jama Hussein (Ninja Klejnstrup, Eva Broegaard) Contact e-mail: laeringstud@um.dk;\n cc. niklej@um.dk; evabro@um.dk
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Identifikator for proceduren: 2dbf96c7-87f7-4638-b20b-05b3ce831b54
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2.1.1 Formål
Kontraktens art: Tjenesteydelser
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Primær klassificering (cpv): 75211200 Tjenester vedrørende økonomisk hjælp til udlandet
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2.1.3 Værdi
Anslået værdi eksklusiv moms: 1.000.000 Dansk krone
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2.1.4 Generelle oplysninger
Retsgrundlag:
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Indkøb under tærskelværdien med grænseoverskridende interesse
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5 Delkontrakt
5.1 Teknisk ID for partiet: LOT-0001
Titel: Evaluation Study of Development Cooperation through Delegated Partnerships with the\n EU
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Beskrivelse: Background: Delegated cooperation can cover a broad range of working arrangements;\n “when one donor (a “lead donor”) acts with authority on behalf of one or more other\n donors (the “delegating” donors or “silent partners”). The level and form of delegation\n vary, ranging from responsibility for one element of the project cycle for a specific\n project (e.g. a particular review) to a complete sector programme or even a country\n programme.” A key aim of delegated cooperation is to enhance aid effectiveness and\n reduce transaction costs, benefitting both partner countries and donors. Potential\n benefits of the modality include increased outreach, visibility, leverage, and impact\n of projects and programmes, as well as greater donor coordination and decreased donor\n competition. However, delegated cooperation also carries risks, such as potential\n conflicts of interests or priorities among involved donors. Differing financial and\n administrative requirements and decision-making processes can also pose challenges.\n The Danish MFA (hereafter MFA) engages in delegated cooperation both as lead donor\n and as delegating/silent donor, and in cooperation with a range of different partners.\n The present assignment concerns delegated cooperation with the EU, with a particular\n focus on cooperation where EU has delegated the implementation of actions in indirect\n management to the MFA (whether it be embassies/representations or departments). To\n inform the future use of this modality by the MFA and like-minded donors, LEARNING\n is commissioning an evaluation study that will provide an overview of the evolving\n use over the past 10 years and offer insights on lessons learned and recommendations\n for future programming and management. Objective: The objective of the study will\n be to provide lessons learned and to point to opportunities for improvements in regard\n to the use of delegated cooperation with the EU by the MFA and like-minded donors.\n The study will explore the conditions necessary for leveraging the benefits of the\n modality while effectively managing associated risks. Scope of work: The main focus\n of the study is expected to be delegated cooperation between the EU and the MFA (central\n MFA or embassies) over the ten-year period from 2014 to 2023, where the MFA is entrusted\n by the EU with the implementation of actions in indirect management. The study will\n focus on the benefits, challenges, and overall relevance of the modality of delegated\n cooperation from the MFA’s perspective. To enhance the overall findings and recommendations,\n the study will further incorporate insights from at least two like-minded donors.\n Due to the limited number of delegated cooperations between the MFA and the EU, where\n the MFA is the delegate, the study is expected to cover the entire portfolio. Additionally,\n in-depth remote case studies for 3-5 delegated cooperations are required. These case\n studies will encompass examples of delegated cooperation from both Africa and Asia.\n To illustrate other experiences with governing delegated cooperation, the study will\n also examine the policies, rules and procedures that govern delegated cooperation\n where the MFA acts as delegator and the EU as the entrusted delegate. The evaluation\n team will need to visit MFA HQ in Copenhagen for data collection and dissemination\n of findings. Additionally, the team will need to visit HQ of two-three like-minded\n donors in Europe. Methods and output: The study is expected to adopt a mixed methods\n approach, where questions are explored using quantitative and qualitative data and\n analysis as well as a combination thereof. In terms of data collection instruments,\n the study is expected to rely on, for example, portfolio analysis (e.g. using MFA\n financial data and EU data), literature and document reviews, web-based questionnaires\n and interviews with representatives from both the MFA in Copenhagen, embassies, EU\n administrators and HQ/embassies of other donors. The following outputs are envisaged:\n An inception report, short briefs for each case study, draft study report(s), final\n study report. Timeframe: The study is scheduled to take place during the first two\n quarters of 2025, with finalisation potentially extending into the early part of the\n third quarter. Evaluation team: The study will be conducted by a small team of core\n consultants with combined experience from analyses of various modalities and instruments\n of development cooperation, preferably including analyses of the modality of delegated\n cooperation, including with the EU, as well as from evaluation of management of bilateral\n and multilateral development cooperation, including financial management. The team\n may optionally be supported by additional resource persons. Budget: The budget is\n a maximum of DKK 1,000,000 net of VAT. Interested Consultants can request to get the\n instructions prepared for applicants by e-mail to the Contact person stated below\n Contact point: Evaluation, Learning and Quality (LEARNING), MFA. Contact person: Barwaqo\n Jama Hussein (Ninja Klejnstrup, Eva Broegaard) Contact e-mail: laeringstud@um.dk;\n cc. niklej@um.dk; evabro@um.dk
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5.1.1 Formål
Kontraktens art: Tjenesteydelser
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Primær klassificering (cpv): 75211200 Tjenester vedrørende økonomisk hjælp til udlandet
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5.1.5 Værdi
Anslået værdi eksklusiv moms: 1.000.000 Dansk krone
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5.1.6 Generelle oplysninger
Dette udbud er også egnet for små og mellemstore virksomheder (SMV'er)
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5.1.9 Udvælgelseskriterier
Kriterium: Teknisk og faglig formåen
Beskrivelse: A minimum of three and a maximum of five applicants with references best suited for\n the assignment will be invited to submit a tender.
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5.1.12 Udbudsvilkår
Vilkår for indgivelse:
Frist for modtagelse af interessetilkendegivelser: 10-02-2025 14:00 +01:00
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8 Organisationer
8.1 ORG-0001
Officielt navn: Udenrigsministeriet
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Registreringsnummer: 43271911
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Postadresse: Asiatisk Plads 2  
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By: København K
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Postnummer: 1402
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Landespecifik underafdeling (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
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Land: Danmark
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Kontaktpunkt: Evaluation, Learning and Quality
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E-mail: laeringstud@um.dk
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Denne organisations roller:
Køber
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11 Oplysninger om bekendtgørelsen
11.1 Oplysninger om bekendtgørelsen
Identifikator for bekendtgørelsen: f4b7c842-d365-4db0-880b-af7b8c0806d5 - 01
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Formulartype: Konkurrencevilkår
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Bekendtgørelsestype: Annoncering
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Afsendelsesdato for bekendtgørelsen: 22-01-2025 11:12 +01:00
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Dato for afsendelse af bekendtgørelse (eSender): 22-01-2025 11:12 +01:00
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Sprog, som denne bekendtgørelse er officielt tilgængelig på: engelsk 
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11.2 Oplysninger om offentliggørelsen
Offentliggørelsesdato: 22-01-2025 11:12 +01:00
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1 Buyer
1.1 Buyer
Official name: Udenrigsministeriet
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Legal type of the buyer: Central government authority
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2 Procedure
2.1 Procedure
Title: Evaluation Study of Development Cooperation through Delegated Partnerships with the\n EU
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Description: Background: Delegated cooperation can cover a broad range of working arrangements;\n “when one donor (a “lead donor”) acts with authority on behalf of one or more other\n donors (the “delegating” donors or “silent partners”). The level and form of delegation\n vary, ranging from responsibility for one element of the project cycle for a specific\n project (e.g. a particular review) to a complete sector programme or even a country\n programme.” A key aim of delegated cooperation is to enhance aid effectiveness and\n reduce transaction costs, benefitting both partner countries and donors. Potential\n benefits of the modality include increased outreach, visibility, leverage, and impact\n of projects and programmes, as well as greater donor coordination and decreased donor\n competition. However, delegated cooperation also carries risks, such as potential\n conflicts of interests or priorities among involved donors. Differing financial and\n administrative requirements and decision-making processes can also pose challenges.\n The Danish MFA (hereafter MFA) engages in delegated cooperation both as lead donor\n and as delegating/silent donor, and in cooperation with a range of different partners.\n The present assignment concerns delegated cooperation with the EU, with a particular\n focus on cooperation where EU has delegated the implementation of actions in indirect\n management to the MFA (whether it be embassies/representations or departments). To\n inform the future use of this modality by the MFA and like-minded donors, LEARNING\n is commissioning an evaluation study that will provide an overview of the evolving\n use over the past 10 years and offer insights on lessons learned and recommendations\n for future programming and management. Objective: The objective of the study will\n be to provide lessons learned and to point to opportunities for improvements in regard\n to the use of delegated cooperation with the EU by the MFA and like-minded donors.\n The study will explore the conditions necessary for leveraging the benefits of the\n modality while effectively managing associated risks. Scope of work: The main focus\n of the study is expected to be delegated cooperation between the EU and the MFA (central\n MFA or embassies) over the ten-year period from 2014 to 2023, where the MFA is entrusted\n by the EU with the implementation of actions in indirect management. The study will\n focus on the benefits, challenges, and overall relevance of the modality of delegated\n cooperation from the MFA’s perspective. To enhance the overall findings and recommendations,\n the study will further incorporate insights from at least two like-minded donors.\n Due to the limited number of delegated cooperations between the MFA and the EU, where\n the MFA is the delegate, the study is expected to cover the entire portfolio. Additionally,\n in-depth remote case studies for 3-5 delegated cooperations are required. These case\n studies will encompass examples of delegated cooperation from both Africa and Asia.\n To illustrate other experiences with governing delegated cooperation, the study will\n also examine the policies, rules and procedures that govern delegated cooperation\n where the MFA acts as delegator and the EU as the entrusted delegate. The evaluation\n team will need to visit MFA HQ in Copenhagen for data collection and dissemination\n of findings. Additionally, the team will need to visit HQ of two-three like-minded\n donors in Europe. Methods and output: The study is expected to adopt a mixed methods\n approach, where questions are explored using quantitative and qualitative data and\n analysis as well as a combination thereof. In terms of data collection instruments,\n the study is expected to rely on, for example, portfolio analysis (e.g. using MFA\n financial data and EU data), literature and document reviews, web-based questionnaires\n and interviews with representatives from both the MFA in Copenhagen, embassies, EU\n administrators and HQ/embassies of other donors. The following outputs are envisaged:\n An inception report, short briefs for each case study, draft study report(s), final\n study report. Timeframe: The study is scheduled to take place during the first two\n quarters of 2025, with finalisation potentially extending into the early part of the\n third quarter. Evaluation team: The study will be conducted by a small team of core\n consultants with combined experience from analyses of various modalities and instruments\n of development cooperation, preferably including analyses of the modality of delegated\n cooperation, including with the EU, as well as from evaluation of management of bilateral\n and multilateral development cooperation, including financial management. The team\n may optionally be supported by additional resource persons. Budget: The budget is\n a maximum of DKK 1,000,000 net of VAT. Interested Consultants can request to get the\n instructions prepared for applicants by e-mail to the Contact person stated below\n Contact point: Evaluation, Learning and Quality (LEARNING), MFA. Contact person: Barwaqo\n Jama Hussein (Ninja Klejnstrup, Eva Broegaard) Contact e-mail: laeringstud@um.dk;\n cc. niklej@um.dk; evabro@um.dk
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Procedure identifier: 2dbf96c7-87f7-4638-b20b-05b3ce831b54
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2.1.1 Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
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Main classification (cpv): 75211200 Foreign economic-aid-related services
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2.1.3 Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 1.000.000 Danish krone
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2.1.4 General information
Legal basis:
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Procurement below threshold with cross-border interest
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5 Lot
5.1 Lot technical ID: LOT-0001
Title: Evaluation Study of Development Cooperation through Delegated Partnerships with the\n EU
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Description: Background: Delegated cooperation can cover a broad range of working arrangements;\n “when one donor (a “lead donor”) acts with authority on behalf of one or more other\n donors (the “delegating” donors or “silent partners”). The level and form of delegation\n vary, ranging from responsibility for one element of the project cycle for a specific\n project (e.g. a particular review) to a complete sector programme or even a country\n programme.” A key aim of delegated cooperation is to enhance aid effectiveness and\n reduce transaction costs, benefitting both partner countries and donors. Potential\n benefits of the modality include increased outreach, visibility, leverage, and impact\n of projects and programmes, as well as greater donor coordination and decreased donor\n competition. However, delegated cooperation also carries risks, such as potential\n conflicts of interests or priorities among involved donors. Differing financial and\n administrative requirements and decision-making processes can also pose challenges.\n The Danish MFA (hereafter MFA) engages in delegated cooperation both as lead donor\n and as delegating/silent donor, and in cooperation with a range of different partners.\n The present assignment concerns delegated cooperation with the EU, with a particular\n focus on cooperation where EU has delegated the implementation of actions in indirect\n management to the MFA (whether it be embassies/representations or departments). To\n inform the future use of this modality by the MFA and like-minded donors, LEARNING\n is commissioning an evaluation study that will provide an overview of the evolving\n use over the past 10 years and offer insights on lessons learned and recommendations\n for future programming and management. Objective: The objective of the study will\n be to provide lessons learned and to point to opportunities for improvements in regard\n to the use of delegated cooperation with the EU by the MFA and like-minded donors.\n The study will explore the conditions necessary for leveraging the benefits of the\n modality while effectively managing associated risks. Scope of work: The main focus\n of the study is expected to be delegated cooperation between the EU and the MFA (central\n MFA or embassies) over the ten-year period from 2014 to 2023, where the MFA is entrusted\n by the EU with the implementation of actions in indirect management. The study will\n focus on the benefits, challenges, and overall relevance of the modality of delegated\n cooperation from the MFA’s perspective. To enhance the overall findings and recommendations,\n the study will further incorporate insights from at least two like-minded donors.\n Due to the limited number of delegated cooperations between the MFA and the EU, where\n the MFA is the delegate, the study is expected to cover the entire portfolio. Additionally,\n in-depth remote case studies for 3-5 delegated cooperations are required. These case\n studies will encompass examples of delegated cooperation from both Africa and Asia.\n To illustrate other experiences with governing delegated cooperation, the study will\n also examine the policies, rules and procedures that govern delegated cooperation\n where the MFA acts as delegator and the EU as the entrusted delegate. The evaluation\n team will need to visit MFA HQ in Copenhagen for data collection and dissemination\n of findings. Additionally, the team will need to visit HQ of two-three like-minded\n donors in Europe. Methods and output: The study is expected to adopt a mixed methods\n approach, where questions are explored using quantitative and qualitative data and\n analysis as well as a combination thereof. In terms of data collection instruments,\n the study is expected to rely on, for example, portfolio analysis (e.g. using MFA\n financial data and EU data), literature and document reviews, web-based questionnaires\n and interviews with representatives from both the MFA in Copenhagen, embassies, EU\n administrators and HQ/embassies of other donors. The following outputs are envisaged:\n An inception report, short briefs for each case study, draft study report(s), final\n study report. Timeframe: The study is scheduled to take place during the first two\n quarters of 2025, with finalisation potentially extending into the early part of the\n third quarter. Evaluation team: The study will be conducted by a small team of core\n consultants with combined experience from analyses of various modalities and instruments\n of development cooperation, preferably including analyses of the modality of delegated\n cooperation, including with the EU, as well as from evaluation of management of bilateral\n and multilateral development cooperation, including financial management. The team\n may optionally be supported by additional resource persons. Budget: The budget is\n a maximum of DKK 1,000,000 net of VAT. Interested Consultants can request to get the\n instructions prepared for applicants by e-mail to the Contact person stated below\n Contact point: Evaluation, Learning and Quality (LEARNING), MFA. Contact person: Barwaqo\n Jama Hussein (Ninja Klejnstrup, Eva Broegaard) Contact e-mail: laeringstud@um.dk;\n cc. niklej@um.dk; evabro@um.dk
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5.1.1 Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Services
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Main classification (cpv): 75211200 Foreign economic-aid-related services
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5.1.5 Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 1.000.000 Danish krone
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5.1.6 General information
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
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5.1.9 Selection criteria
Criterion: Technical and professional ability
Description: A minimum of three and a maximum of five applicants with references best suited for\n the assignment will be invited to submit a tender.
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5.1.12 Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Deadline for receipt of expressions of interest: 10-02-2025 14:00 +01:00
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8 Organisations
8.1 ORG-0001
Official name: Udenrigsministeriet
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Registration number: 43271911
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Postal address: Asiatisk Plads 2  
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Town: København K
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Postcode: 1402
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Country subdivision (NUTS): Byen København (DK011)
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Country: Denmark
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Contact point: Evaluation, Learning and Quality
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Email: laeringstud@um.dk
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Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
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11 Notice information
11.1 Notice information
Notice identifier/version: f4b7c842-d365-4db0-880b-af7b8c0806d5 - 01
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Form type: Competition
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Notice type: Contract notice
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Notice dispatch date: 22-01-2025 11:12 +01:00
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Notice dispatch date (eSender): 22-01-2025 11:12 +01:00
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Languages in which this notice is officially available: English 
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11.2 Publication information
Publication Date: 22-01-2025 11:12 +01:00
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These case studies will encompass examples of delegated cooperation from both Africa and Asia.\nTo illustrate other experiences with governing delegated cooperation, the study will also examine the policies, rules and procedures that govern delegated cooperation where the MFA acts as delegator and the EU as the entrusted delegate.\nThe evaluation team will need to visit MFA HQ in Copenhagen for data collection and dissemination of findings. Additionally, the team will need to visit HQ of two-three like-minded donors in Europe. \nMethods and output: The study is expected to adopt a mixed methods approach, where questions are explored using quantitative and qualitative data and analysis as well as a combination thereof. In terms of data collection instruments, the study is expected to rely on, for example, portfolio analysis (e.g. using MFA financial data and EU data), literature and document reviews, web-based questionnaires and interviews with representatives from both the MFA in Copenhagen, embassies, EU administrators and HQ/embassies of other donors.\nThe following outputs are envisaged: An inception report, short briefs for each case study, draft study report(s), final study report.\nTimeframe: The study is scheduled to take place during the first two quarters of 2025, with finalisation potentially extending into the early part of the third quarter.\nEvaluation team: The study will be conducted by a small team of core consultants with combined experience from analyses of various modalities and instruments of development cooperation, preferably including analyses of the modality of delegated cooperation, including with the EU, as well as from evaluation of management of bilateral and multilateral development cooperation, including financial management. The team may optionally be supported by additional resource persons.\nBudget: The budget is a maximum of DKK 1,000,000 net of VAT.\nInterested Consultants can request to get the instructions prepared for applicants by e-mail to the Contact person stated below\nContact point: Evaluation, Learning and Quality (LEARNING), MFA.\nContact person: Barwaqo Jama Hussein (Ninja Klejnstrup, Eva Broegaard)\nContact e-mail: laeringstud@um.dk; cc. niklej@um.dk; evabro@um.dk","bkSubTypeKode":"DKE3","bkSubType":"Annoncering under tærskelværdien","erAendring":false},"indholdsType":"PUBLICERET_I_MITUDBUD","sekundaereOrdregivere":[],"udforelsesstedNutsCode":[],"udforelsesstedSubLand":[],"udforelsesstedLand":[],"udforelsesstedBy":[],"tilbudsfrister":[],"intressentfrister":["2025-02-10T14:00:00+01:00"],"deltagelsefrister":[],"antalParts":0,"antalLots":1,"udbudsDokumenter":[]},"opsummeringEN":{"card":{"titel":"Evaluation Study of Development Cooperation through Delegated Partnerships with the EU","ordregiver":"Udenrigsministeriet","ordregiverId":"43271911","ordregiverIdDatavasket":"43271911","publiceringsdato":"2025-01-22T11:12:56+01:00","cpvKode":"75211200","cpvTitel":"Foreign economic-aid-related services","formulartype":"Competition","formulartypeKode":"competition","tidsfrister":["2025-02-10T14:00:00+01:00"],"alleOrdregivere":["Udenrigsministeriet"],"anslaaetVaerdi":"1000000","anslaaetVaerdiValuta":"DKK","beskrivelse":"Background: Delegated cooperation can cover a broad range of working arrangements; “when one donor (a “lead donor”) acts with authority on behalf of one or more other donors (the “delegating” donors or “silent partners”). The level and form of delegation vary, ranging from responsibility for one element of the project cycle for a specific project (e.g. a particular review) to a complete sector programme or even a country programme.” \nA key aim of delegated cooperation is to enhance aid effectiveness and reduce transaction costs, benefitting both partner countries and donors. Potential benefits of the modality include increased outreach, visibility, leverage, and impact of projects and programmes, as well as greater donor coordination and decreased donor competition. However, delegated cooperation also carries risks, such as potential conflicts of interests or priorities among involved donors. Differing financial and administrative requirements and decision-making processes can also pose challenges.\nThe Danish MFA (hereafter MFA) engages in delegated cooperation both as lead donor and as delegating/silent donor, and in cooperation with a range of different partners. The present assignment concerns delegated cooperation with the EU, with a particular focus on cooperation where EU has delegated the implementation of actions in indirect management to the MFA (whether it be embassies/representations or departments). To inform the future use of this modality by the MFA and like-minded donors, LEARNING is commissioning an evaluation study that will provide an overview of the evolving use over the past 10 years and offer insights on lessons learned and recommendations for future programming and management. \nObjective: The objective of the study will be to provide lessons learned and to point to opportunities for improvements in regard to the use of delegated cooperation with the EU by the MFA and like-minded donors. The study will explore the conditions necessary for leveraging the benefits of the modality while effectively managing associated risks.\nScope of work: The main focus of the study is expected to be delegated cooperation between the EU and the MFA (central MFA or embassies) over the ten-year period from 2014 to 2023, where the MFA is entrusted by the EU with the implementation of actions in indirect management. The study will focus on the benefits, challenges, and overall relevance of the modality of delegated cooperation from the MFA’s perspective. To enhance the overall findings and recommendations, the study will further incorporate insights from at least two like-minded donors.\nDue to the limited number of delegated cooperations between the MFA and the EU, where the MFA is the delegate, the study is expected to cover the entire portfolio. Additionally, in-depth remote case studies for 3-5 delegated cooperations are required. These case studies will encompass examples of delegated cooperation from both Africa and Asia.\nTo illustrate other experiences with governing delegated cooperation, the study will also examine the policies, rules and procedures that govern delegated cooperation where the MFA acts as delegator and the EU as the entrusted delegate.\nThe evaluation team will need to visit MFA HQ in Copenhagen for data collection and dissemination of findings. Additionally, the team will need to visit HQ of two-three like-minded donors in Europe. \nMethods and output: The study is expected to adopt a mixed methods approach, where questions are explored using quantitative and qualitative data and analysis as well as a combination thereof. In terms of data collection instruments, the study is expected to rely on, for example, portfolio analysis (e.g. using MFA financial data and EU data), literature and document reviews, web-based questionnaires and interviews with representatives from both the MFA in Copenhagen, embassies, EU administrators and HQ/embassies of other donors.\nThe following outputs are envisaged: An inception report, short briefs for each case study, draft study report(s), final study report.\nTimeframe: The study is scheduled to take place during the first two quarters of 2025, with finalisation potentially extending into the early part of the third quarter.\nEvaluation team: The study will be conducted by a small team of core consultants with combined experience from analyses of various modalities and instruments of development cooperation, preferably including analyses of the modality of delegated cooperation, including with the EU, as well as from evaluation of management of bilateral and multilateral development cooperation, including financial management. The team may optionally be supported by additional resource persons.\nBudget: The budget is a maximum of DKK 1,000,000 net of VAT.\nInterested Consultants can request to get the instructions prepared for applicants by e-mail to the Contact person stated below\nContact point: Evaluation, Learning and Quality (LEARNING), MFA.\nContact person: Barwaqo Jama Hussein (Ninja Klejnstrup, Eva Broegaard)\nContact e-mail: laeringstud@um.dk; cc. niklej@um.dk; evabro@um.dk","bkSubTypeKode":"DKE3","bkSubType":"Below threshold contract notice","erAendring":false},"indholdsType":"PUBLICERET_I_MITUDBUD","sekundaereOrdregivere":[],"udforelsesstedNutsCode":[],"udforelsesstedSubLand":[],"udforelsesstedLand":[],"udforelsesstedBy":[],"tilbudsfrister":[],"intressentfrister":["2025-02-10T14:00:00+01:00"],"deltagelsefrister":[],"antalParts":0,"antalLots":1,"udbudsDokumenter":[]}}