Scope
Reference
project_13288
Description
Services for the ZPRP, the Zambia - Building Resilience, Inclusive Development, Growth and Evidence (ZAMBRIDGE) component valued at up to £13,600,000.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,880,000 excluding VAT
- £13,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2030
- Possible extension to 31 October 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 March 2026
Engagement process description
Following the earlier engagement event in December 2025, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) would like to invite interested parties to attend a further Early Market Engagement (EME). This is an opportunity for prospective suppliers to engage with the Lusaka programme leads and feedback on the draft Terms of Reference for the Building Resilience, Inclusive Development, Growth and Evidence (ZAMBRIDGE), component 1 of the ZPRP programme. ZPRP aims reduce levels of poverty and vulnerability within Zambia. ZPRP has budgeted approximately £38.5m over six (6) years with up to £13.6m allocated to component 1.
The event will take place 09:00 - 09:30 GMT / 11:00 - 12:30 CAT on Thursday 19th February 2026 and will be online via Microsoft Teams, with representation from both the project office in Lukasa, Zambia and FCDO Commercial.
How to register for this EME:
If you are interested in attending this Early Market Engagement event, then please register via the form at https://forms.office.com/e/9yTNcbKtsK
The link to the meeting (MS Teams platform) will be distributed via the messaging system on the FCDO eTendering portal and via email for those registered before noon on 17th February 2026.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
31 March 2026
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government