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UK Government Centre of Expertise: Green Cities and Infrastructure (GCI)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Oct 2023 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Government Centre of Expertise: Green Cities and Infrastructure (GCI) contract has been awarded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. The contract aims to accelerate honest, reliable, inclusive, low-carbon, and climate-resilient growth. The contract value is £39,500,000, with the procurement stage being an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period ended on December 1, 2022. The contract period is from September 7, 2023, to September 6, 2025. The location for this contract is in London, SW1A 2AH, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is foreign economic-aid-related services.

This tender opportunity for the Green Cities and Infrastructure programme can benefit businesses looking to engage in foreign economic-aid-related services, particularly those focusing on green and climate-resilient infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are welcomed to participate, as the contract is suitable for both. The contracting authority, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, is seeking a supplier or consortium to deliver this programme, creating opportunities for businesses to contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Government Centre of Expertise: Green Cities and Infrastructure (GCI)

Notice Description

Contract for a Supplier or Consortium to deliver the Green Cities and Infrastructure (GCI) programme which aims to accelerate honest, reliable, inclusive, low-carbon and climate resilient growth and reduce poverty by enabling FCDO Posts to expand our infrastructure and cities programming across a greater range of geographies and sectors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdca6687-cf7c-45da-a727-1ce0b048bf86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2023 - 6 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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