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)
- 1 February 2027 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 6 years, 2 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
Contract locations
- ZM - Zambia
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 February 2026
Engagement process description
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) would like to invite interested parties to attend an Early Market Engagement (EME) Event concerning the provision of services to deliver the Poverty Reduction Programme in Zambia (ZPRP).
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 focus of this EME.
FCDO invites interested suppliers to attend the (EME) session relating to the ZPRP programme and associated future procurements. This EME will take place 13:00-14:30 UK time / 15:00 - 16:30 Zambia Time on Wednesday 17th December 2025 and will be online via Microsoft Teams, with representation from both the project office in Lukasa, Zambia and FCDO Commercial.
This EME event is an opportunity for prospective suppliers to understand current planning for the Zambia - Building Resilience, Inclusive Development, Growth and Evidence (ZAMBRIDGE), component 1 of the ZPRP programme. The scope of work covers: Management services; Technical assistance; Innovative pilots; Political-Economy Analysis (PEA); and MEL across several sectors such as education, nutrition, SRH and, humanitarian. This is an opportunity to engage with the Lusaka programme leads as well as the commercial lead, to ask questions, and to provide feedback on any information shared in the recently released Business Case. FCDO are also keen to gauge the level of interest in the contract as we consider the route to market.
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/TCnCLvHvpu
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 15th December 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 February 2026
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Karen Duffy
Telephone: +447469105878
Email: karen.duffy@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government