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Evaluation of FCDO's Economic Development Research Programme Portfolio

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Jan 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the contract award for the "Evaluation of FCDO's Economic Development Research Programme Portfolio". The procurement process falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV code 75211200) and covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender period concluded on 21 October 2024, and the contract is set to run from 15 January 2025 to 14 January 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of GBP 569,649.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic development evaluation services, particularly SMEs, as they are deemed suitable to compete. Oxford Policy Management Limited, a large organisation, has been awarded the contract, highlighting that both small and large businesses have the potential to succeed in such tenders. The project involves comprehensive international engagement, making it appealing for businesses with a global reach and experience in foreign economic-aid services. Successful participation in this contract can provide valuable growth opportunities, enhanced capabilities, and expanded service offerings for the winning bidders.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of FCDO's Economic Development Research Programme Portfolio

Notice Description

Evaluation of FCDO's Economic Development Research Programme Portfolio Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ca7bedb-d008-48ad-ad65-2bc665ba1abb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40edb293-5fec-442b-9437-3f1dc900e79b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£569,649 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£569,649 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

OXFORD POLICY MANAGEMENT

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