Tender

Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Phase 4

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

22 May 2023 at 08:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a selective procurement process for the "Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Phase 4" project within the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The contract, worth £10,500,000, involves scoping, evidence gathering, analysis, and thematic scrutiny reports on UK government Overseas Development Assistance. The contract period is from October 31, 2023, to October 30, 2026. The tender deadline is July 7, 2023, with a delivery address in London, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office offers an opportunity for businesses well-versed in research and development services to contribute to scrutinising the effectiveness of UK ODA spend. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. The project requires maintaining independence and managing conflicts of interest effectively throughout the procurement process. Businesses interested should ensure they can handle the complexity of thematic scrutiny reports for the UK development programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Phase 4

Notice Description

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) is an advisory non-departmental public body (NDPB). ICAI was established in May 2011 to scrutinise the impact and value for money of all UK Government Overseas Development Assistance (ODA). Its work contributes to the Secretary of State's statutory obligations to make arrangements for independent scrutiny of UK Aid and is set out in the UK Aid Strategy. The contract will require the supplier to scope, gather evidence, analyse and compile thematic scrutiny reports on strategic issues facing the UK development programme whilst providing direct support to the ICAI Commissioners and Secretariat. As a scrutiny body, maintaining ICAI's independence is crucial. The supplier will need to manage and mitigate any actual or perceived conflicts of interests in a robust and effective manner. Key Deliverables will be individual reports scrutinising the effectiveness of UK ODA spend across a range of areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e027f79-2529-4e5e-8184-937497b3a25d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/551a3507-bb74-4efa-a848-0c20ee2ea51b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2023 - 30 Oct 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anne.simpson@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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