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Prosperity Fund Framework

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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14 Mar 2018 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is seeking tenders for the "Prosperity Fund Framework", which aims to promote inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction with a budget of £1.3 billion. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been initiated on 1 April 2018, with an initial contract period lasting until 31 March 2020, and potential extensions for two additional years. The framework encompasses various sectors including business environment, infrastructure, energy, health, education, and digital, and is located in London. Interested parties had to submit their tenders by 28 September 2017.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide services within the framework's focus areas. Companies specialising in areas such as research, consultancy, sustainable development, and infrastructure management would be well-positioned to compete for contracts under this initiative. The diverse lots allow for various specialisations, making it accessible to a wide range of service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prosperity Fund Framework

Notice Description

Foreign and Commonwealth Office invited tenders from suitably experienced contractors to join the new PS1.3 billion, Cross-Whitehall Prosperity Fund framework. The Fund's primary objective is to promote inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction, in accordance with Official Development Assistance rules and the International Development Act. There were two overall focuses Lot A: Enabling Environment and Lot B: Specialist Sectors. Lot A consists of diverse skills organised into one 'Enabling Environment' Lot for business which incorporates Business Environment (incl. Anti-Corruption), Finance and Trade. (A1 Business Environment, A2 Finance Trade, A3 Trade, A4 Managed Service). Lot B consist of more specialist sector requirement (B1 Infrastructure, Lot B2 Future Cities, B3 Energy, B4 Digital, B5 Health, B6 Education and B7 Managed Services) The framework will commence on 1 April 2018 and continue for a period of 2 years initially with (1 + 1 year extensions).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74d35986-9cda-41cb-9a05-d7c9b98d7daf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d707c25-ea1d-496d-a50f-c507c8012b78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 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 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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
39
Supplier Names

IMC Worldwide Ltd

Oxford Policy Management Limited

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Atos IT Services UK Limited

Adam Smith International

McKinsey & Company, Inc.

Crown Agents Limited

Ernst & Young LLP (EY)

BDO LLP

Coffey International Development Ltd

DAI Global UK Ltd

Ecorys UK Limited

PA Consulting Services Limited

Abt Britain Limited

Mott MacDonald

Cardno Emerging Markets (UK) Ltd

KPMG LLP

Palladium International Limited

Maxwell Stamp PLC

Deloitte LLP

Nathan Associates

Oliver Wyman Ltd

AECOM

Landell Mills Ltd

Ove Arup and Partners International Limited

WSP UK Limited

Steer Davies Gleave

NIRAS Consulting Ltd

Bechtel

ICF International

IHS Global Ltd

Montrose

BMJ Publishing Group Limited

Tropical Health and Education Trust

Sustainable Criminal Justice Solutions

Axiom International Limited

IC Consultants Ltd

British Council

CITY & GUILDS LIMITED

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