Award

Expert Advisory Call Down Service 2 (EACDS 2)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2023 at 14:10

TenderAmendment

04 Aug 2022 at 10:06

Tender

25 Jul 2022 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded the Expert Advisory Call Down Service 2 (EACDS 2) Framework Agreement to multiple suppliers. The procurement process was carried out under an open procedure and the contract period is from March 2023 to February 2024. The framework aims to provide technical development expertise to support UK development programmes in various key areas. The total value of the framework can reach GBP 39,000,000 if all extension options are exercised. The procurement involves services in the Foreign-affairs industry category.

This tender by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office offers business growth opportunities for suppliers interested in providing expert services in areas such as Women and Girls, Life-Saving Humanitarian Work, British Investment Partnerships, and Climate Change. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The call down service under this framework will support the UK International Development Strategy and be accessed by various UK government departments involved in delivering programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

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Notice Title

Expert Advisory Call Down Service 2 (EACDS 2)

Notice Description

The Expert Advisory Call Down Service 2 (EACDS 2) Framework Agreement is split into 4 Lots: Lot 1. Women and Girls, ITT_5143 Lot 2. Life-Saving Humanitarian Work, ITT_5144 Lot 3. British Investment Partnerships, ITT_5145 Lot 4. Climate Change, Nature & Global Health, ITT_5146 It is an interim Framework Agreement to replace the current EACDS Framework for one year, with two (2) one year extension options, commencing in March 2023. The Framework provides the call down service, equating to an annual value of GBP 13 000 000. If all extension options are fully exercised the maximum total value that can be spent through the Framework will be GBP 39 000 000. FCDO wishes to work with Framework Suppliers who are committed to ensuring that the best technical development expertise is quickly and efficiently accessible to FCDO staff and colleagues across the civil service. The aim is to ensure that the UK development programme is at the forefront of international development best practice. FCDO's professional advisers and programme teams need up-to-date knowledge, evidence, and expert support in order to ensure that our policies and programmes are well designed and managed, achieving maximum impact and value for money. FCDO requires expertise in four broad areas which will support the delivery of the UKs International Development Strategy. The service will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA). The other UK government departments are: Home Office Department of Health & Social Care Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sports Office for National Statistics Ministry of Defence HM Revenue and Customs HM Treasury Department for Education Department for International Trade Department for Work & Pensions Department for Transport The Scottish Government Welsh Government This list is not exhaustive. A complete list of OGDs who are entitled to use the Framework Agreement can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations This list may be updated from time to time due to re-structuring or re-organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-713f9530-3a02-493b-8d77-6f427acc8dca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6772accf-596d-4022-9d5b-9981549dbb55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 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
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CROWN AGENTS

DAI GLOBAL

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

TRIPLE LINE CONSULTING

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