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Trade Centre of Expertise - Evidence & Innovation Programme

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 Sep 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), located in London, England, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Trade Centre of Expertise - Evidence & Innovation Programme." This initiative seeks to enhance the use of evidence within the UK's Aid for Trade Portfolio via research, monitoring, and evaluation. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on market and economic research. The contract, valued at £11,235,000, spans from 15th September 2025 to 31st March 2030. This opportunity was pursued through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award announced on 24th September 2025.

The tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses in the market and economic research sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive monitoring and research support on a global scale. The process was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a track record in innovative research methodologies and strong evaluation competencies would find this contract particularly advantageous for fostering growth and establishing a foothold in government-led initiatives. The awarded contract to CADMUS INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED highlights the competitive nature and substantial scale of the opportunity.

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Notice Title

Trade Centre of Expertise - Evidence & Innovation Programme

Notice Description

The Trade Centre of Expertise (COE) - Evidence and Innovation (E&I) Programme will improve the use of evidence across HMG's Aid for Trade (AFT) Portfolio through targeted research and evidence, and coherent and effective Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation and Learning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-951e5d41-ba82-46ef-8243-3be723fccd6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15afaec5-7439-4f6f-b245-5a8b4556ba5f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,235,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,235,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
Edward Light
Contact Email
edward.light@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+00

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

CADMUS INTERNATIONAL

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