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Nepal Samartha Enhancing Gender & Human Development Outcomes through Systems Strengthening

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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04 Feb 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has successfully completed the award stage of the tender titled "Nepal Samartha Enhancing Gender & Human Development Outcomes through Systems Strengthening". This contract is categorized under foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV: 75211200) and covers a wide range of locations, including the United Kingdom and various international regions. The contract has a value of £12,000,000 and follows a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13th September 2024, with the contract period set to begin on 27th January 2025 and end on 26th January 2030. The supplier for this contract is Adam Smith International Ltd, a large-scale organisation based in London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in gender and human development outcomes, particularly those possessing expertise in system strengthening in international contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar opportunities that may arise from such high-value contracts. The strategic involvement in international aid and development projects can vastly expand a business's reach and enhance its portfolio. Companies specialising in foreign aid services and possessing the capability to navigate complex frameworks and selective procurement processes stand to benefit greatly from such contracts. Businesses aiming to enhance their influence in international development initiatives would find this contract particularly aligned with their growth ambitions.

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Notice Title

Nepal Samartha Enhancing Gender & Human Development Outcomes through Systems Strengthening

Notice Description

Contract Award for Samartha ("Empowered"): Enhancing Gender & Human Development Outcomes through Systems Strengthening

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f8ff486-1ef2-4465-a4c4-724f74a8746c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c411cf-f562-4410-b8cf-a09699596f0d
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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2030 Over 5 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

ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL

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