Global Development Delivery (GDD)

A Prior Information Notice
by FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£-£3B
Sector
DEFENCE
Published
12 Dec 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Global

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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. The intended procurement route is an open process with an FCDO Standard Services contracting method.

Lot Division

1 Climate Change and Nature >£7m
2 Health and Humanitarian >£7m
3 Education, Gender and Social Inclusion >£7m
4 Economic Development and Trade >£7m
5 Finance and Investment >£7m
6 Research >£7m
7 Governance and Conflict >£7m
8 Climate Change and Nature <£7m
9 Health and Humanitarian <£7m
10 Education, Gender and Social Inclusion <£7m
11 Economic Development and Trade <£7m
12 Finance and Investment <£7m
13 Research <£7m
14 Governance and Conflict <£7m

CPV Codes

  • 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.

Other Information

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. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Draft Terms of Reference will be shared via PQQ_1318

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