Scope
Reference
project_11585
Description
2.1 ICF is one of the largest and most complex UK government Official Development Assistance (ODA) portfolios. ICF Phase 2 was £5.8bn from 2015/16 to 2020/21, the current ICF Phase 3 target is £11.6bn from 2021/22 to 2025/26 and a future ICF Phase 4 from 2026/27. Strategic portfolio-level MEL is needed for complex portfolios such as ICF that combine policy, programme and non-programme work and that interact with other FCDO teams, and other government departments.
Total value (estimated)
- £7,083,333 excluding VAT
- £8,550,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2030
- Possible extension to 31 July 2032
- 6 years, 7 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 August 2025
Engagement process description
FCDO intends to complete a preliminary EME to be held at 2pm to 3:30pm UK Time on 20 August 2025.
A copy of the draft ToR will be circulated for your consideration. We hope to address these primary questions during the EME:
1. Are the delivery, contract management, reporting, and expertise requirements clear?
2. Can you put together a competitive bid based on the information in the ToR?
If this programe is of interest to you and you wish to participate in the EME, please register via https://forms.office.com/e/vpp3MzYzV7
It is our current intention to utilise the GEMFA 2 pipleline, however this depends on the outcome of this EME.
We thank you for your assistance in shaping this exciting upcoming FCDO programme.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
20 August 2025
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ben Seaton
Email: ben.seaton@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government