Published date: 14 February 2023

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 7 March 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Foreign economic-aid-related services - 75211200

Location of contract

SW1A 2AH

Procurement reference

tender_353778/1179602

Published date

14 February 2023

Closing date

7 March 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

At this stage, the aim of the EME is to discuss the service requirement and potential routes to market. FCDO is keen to ask the views of the market regarding the most effective means of delivering the programme's objectives and service outputs, including the best management approach.

We would welcome the participation of both national and international organisations, across both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Currently our preferred delivery sourcing vehicle would be through a commercial contract. We would particularly welcome input from those with experience in delivering programmes in fragile and conflict-affected states with access challenges.

FCDO aims to consult on the following topics:

- Assessing levels of market interest and capability to bid for this Programme.
- Creating an opportunity for an exchange of questions and answers between FCDO and potential suppliers.
- Levelling the playing field and providing key information to the marketplace.

Items for discussion during the EME include:
- Market views on the best commercial approach to procure the required services.
- How would such a programme be best managed?
- Market views on the timelines required for programme mobilisation.

FCDO is likely to undertake a competitive tender for this service in the first 6 months of 2023.

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About the buyer

Address

King Charles St
London
SW1A 2AH
England

Email

jake.frost@fcdo.gov.uk