Land Facility Decision Support Unit

The DSU will run for the duration of the LF programme, initially for 7 years broadly covering the same countries in which the LF is operational.

Specific objectives of the DSU are:

1. to support evidence-based, outcome-oriented and VfM-driven decision-making by FCDO and the LF Lead Supplier throughout the inception phase and implementation;

2. to support and enhance effective programme learning and programmatic action in

response to that learning;

3. to support and undertake targeted global dissemination based on a joint communications strategy.

The supplier contract will be up to 7 years, subject to break clauses and resource availability.

The total initial budget and contract value for the services to be delivered under this contract is up to £4.5m (inclusive of all applicable taxes).

i. A further £1.5m may become available during the initial contract period, subject to further approvals;

ii. An additional £2m scale up option will also be available - subject to a business case addendum should the programme have a strong impact and potential to yield better results.