- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Climate Change and Nature >£7m
- Lot 2. Health and Humanitarian >£7m
- Lot 3. Education, Gender and Social Inclusion >£7m
- Lot 4. Economic Development and Trade >£7m
- Lot 5. Finance and Investment >£7m
- Lot 6. Research >£7m
- Lot 7. Governance and Conflict >£7m
- Lot 8. Climate Change and Nature <£7m
- Lot 9. Health and Humanitarian <£7m
- Lot 10. Education, Gender and Social Inclusion <£7m
- Lot 11. Economic Development and Trade <£7m
- Lot 12. Finance and Investment <£7m
- Lot 13. Research <£7m
- Lot 14. Governance and Conflict <£7m
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road
East Kilbride
G75 8EA
Contact
Susan Lynch
Telephone
+44 1355843620
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Buyer's address
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Overseas Aid
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Global Development Delivery (GDD)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This a Framework Agreement to replace and build upon the current International Multidisciplinary Programme (IMDP) Framework and the current Global Economic Development Framework (GEDF).
The key objectives of the Framework Agreement are:
a) To secure a pool of high- quality suppliers pre-qualified to work in FCDO thematic areas, to deliver improved value for money through further competition
b) Development and improved management of supplier base
c) Access to niche/specialist skills
d) Shortened timescales for call-down process due to pre-qualification of suppliers
e) Improved Management Information for managing framework and supplier base e.g., tracking bidding patterns and recurring issues to improve competition
This Framework Agreement will enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.
Successful Suppliers will provide overseas development assistance advice and expertise to FCDO and other users of the Framework Agreement related to the thematic areas of:
• Climate Change and Nature
• Health and Humanitarian
• Education, Gender and Social Inclusion
• Economic Development and Trade
• Finance and Investment
• Research
• Governance and Conflict
The Framework Agreement will commence in November 2023 for the period of 2 years with two (2) one year extension options each subject to ongoing need.
The maximum throughput of the Framework Agreement will be £3bn with £1.5bn for the initial term and £750m for each of the 2 extensions.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 7
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Suppliers can be awarded Lots 1-7 or Lots 8 to 14
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Climate Change and Nature >£7m
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Health and Humanitarian >£7m
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Education, Gender and Social Inclusion >£7m
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Economic Development and Trade >£7m
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Finance and Investment >£7m
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Research >£7m
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Governance and Conflict >£7m
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Climate Change and Nature <£7m
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Health and Humanitarian <£7m
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Education, Gender and Social Inclusion <£7m
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Economic Development and Trade <£7m
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Finance and Investment <£7m
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Research <£7m
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Governance and Conflict <£7m
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance
Global
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.
FCDO are releasing this PIN Notice as part of their Early Market Engagement communications to notify Suppliers of the upcoming tender. FCDO intend to use their Supply Partner Portal Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office eSourcing Portal (bravosolution.co.uk) to provide a platform to allow Bidders to register and access the draft Terms of Reference (ToR).
The “Dialogue/ Clarification” function on the FCDO Supply Partner Portal will be the main communication channel moving forward.
The PIN which has been published is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to launch a tender as the Framework Agreement will be advertised for competitive tender in January 2023 through the FCDO Supply Partner Portal and Find a Tender Service.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 December 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Draft Terms of Reference will be shared via PQQ_1318