Consultancy to develop a Value for Money Framework for Skills for Prosperity Programme – Kenya

https://www.leonardcheshire.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/VfM-Consulta…

The Value for Money (VfM) framework must strongly align with the S4P Global VfM indicators and Framework, the S4P Kenya Results Framework as well as the S4P Monitoring Reporting Evaluation and Learning Framework (MREL). Reference shall also be made to the VfM proposal outlined in the project proposal document submitted by LC. The product shall include a narrative plan, with VfM indicators aligning with the S4P VfM Indicator Framework (VfM IF), setting out how the programme is purchasing inputs at the best prices for desirable levels of quality; and managing processes to increase savings and efficiencies, to ultimately achieve optimal impact for the targeted beneficiaries (including women and vulnerable groups) with the given resources.

The Value for Money Framework should meet the following requirements:

• A narrative outlining the country programme VfM approach i.e. how the 4Es will be measured in this country programme’s context;
• The fund conceptualises VfM by considering: Economy (minimising input costs) – a clear approach to cost containment, procurement and the purchasing of inputs. Efficiency (maximising the conversion of inputs to outputs) – demonstration of productive governance / management processes, and wise use of resources towards the country programme interventions. Effectiveness (maximising the conversion of outputs to outcomes, including intermediate outcomes) – demonstration of diligent risk management, regular review of the ToC, and review of opportunities for leveraging economies of scale where activities overlap. Equity (ensuring benefits are distributed fairly) – demonstration of how distributional effects are being considered through the other 3 Es, and how the other 3Es are being balanced with the need to improve the reach of the programme to women and vulnerable groups;
• Clearly defined VfM learning questions, that can be answered through analysis of data from the VfM indicators, the insights from which can inform programme adaptation to improve achievement of the 4Es in programming;
• Governance, roles and responsibilities – outline of management and governance arrangements to promote the delivery of VfM;
• VfM analysis reporting with timeframes harmonising with the same S4P/PF reporting cycles as for the MREL plan;
• Learning, improvement and adaptation processes clearly set out with timeframes;
• A selection of S4P VfM Indicator Framework indicators with at least 1-2 indicators across all 4 Es;
• Benchmarking methods for each indicator (the comparison of unit costs across similar activities that had been implemented in the same area) and VfM monitoring and reporting arrangements.