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Evaluation of Growth Gateway and Manufacturing Africa

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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23 Jul 2026 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office commissioned research and consultancy services to evaluate and compare the Growth Gateway and Manufacturing Africa development programmes. Both programmes aim to promote inclusive economic growth in partner countries by increasing trade and investment. The work covers assessment of the two programmes and comparison of their approaches, likely outcomes and contribution to the stated development objective. It is a services requirement within research and development consultancy, classified under CPV 73000000. Delivery spans the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and other international locations. This is relevant to consultancies with experience evaluating international development, trade, investment or economic-growth programmes across multiple countries and regions.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office selected Agulhas Applied Knowledge on 10 June 2026 through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded value is £449,112. The awarded contract period runs from 3 July 2026 to 23 April 2027. The tender’s stated contract period was 1 July 2026 to 21 April 2027, and the tender submission deadline was 9 April 2026 at 2pm. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award outcome records one supplier and one contract. The published procurement information describes the requirement and route to market, but does not set out separate scoring criteria or weighted evaluation categories.

Although this contract has been awarded, it provides a clear signal of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s demand for independent evaluation and comparative analysis of international economic-development programmes. Potential future competitors would need credible capability in programme evaluation, research design, evidence gathering and synthesis, with the ability to compare programmes that operate across different partner countries. Experience of trade and investment promotion, inclusive economic growth and development policy would be directly relevant. Suppliers should also be able to manage an international evidence base and deliver clear findings for a government client. The requirement was suitable for SMEs, indicating that specialist independent consultancies may be well placed to compete when comparable work returns to this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of Growth Gateway and Manufacturing Africa

Notice Description

FCDO is seeking a supplier to deliver an evaluation and comparison of two development programmes Growth Gateway and Manufacturing Africa within EDPD which both aim to promote inclusive economic growth in partner countries through increased trade and investment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-945204cc-3bda-4c63-9856-76b15ff9449f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ba2f0b-e851-4079-925f-5115f8e3046d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
£449,112 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,112 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 23 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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 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
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
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

Agulhas Applied Knowledge

Further Information

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