Published date: 25 July 2022
Last edited date: 4 August 2022
This notice was replaced on 17 May 2023
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 17 May 2023)
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Contract summary
Industry
Foreign economic-aid-related services - 75211200
Location of contract
G75 8EA
Value of contract
£13,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_311311/1091121
Published date
25 July 2022
Closing date
16 September 2022
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
1 March 2023
Contract end date
29 February 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Expert Advisory Call Down Service 2 (EACDS 2) Framework Agreement is split into 4 Lots:
Lot 1. Women and Girls, ITT_5143
Lot 2. Life-Saving Humanitarian Work, ITT_5144
Lot 3. British Investment Partnerships, ITT_5145
Lot 4. Climate Change, Nature & Global Health, ITT_5146
It is an interim Framework Agreement to replace the current EACDS Framework for one year, with two (2) one year extension options, due to commence in February 2023. The Framework provides the call down service, equating to an annual value of GBP 13 000 000.
FCDO wishes to work with Framework Suppliers who are committed to ensuring that the best technical development expertise is quickly and efficiently accessible to FCDO staff and colleagues across the civil service. The aim is to ensure that the UK development programme is at the forefront of international development best practice.
FCDO's professional advisers and programme teams need up-to-date knowledge, evidence, and expert support in order to ensure that our policies and programmes are well designed and managed, achieving maximum impact and value for money. FCDO requires expertise in four broad areas which will support the delivery of the UK's International Development Strategy.
The service will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).
The other UK government departments are:
Home Office
Department of Health & Social Care
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sports
Office for National Statistics
Ministry of Defence
HM Revenue and Customs
HM Treasury
Department for Education
Department for International Trade
Department for Work & Pensions
Department for Transport
The Scottish Government
Welsh Government
This list is not exhaustive. A complete list of OGDs who are entitled to use the Framework Agreement can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
This list may be updated from time to time due to re-structuring or re-organisation.
About the buyer
Contact name
Susan Lynch
Address
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ,Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road
East Kilbride
G75 8EA
Scotland
Telephone
+44 1355843620
Website
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