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Delivery of Technical Assistance (TA) for Ethiopian Investment Advisory Facility 2

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom has awarded a Call Down Contract to Cowater International Inc. for the delivery of the Ethiopian Investment Advisory Facility 2 under Lot 4 - Economic Development and Trade of the Global Development Delivery Framework. This procurement involves foreign economic-aid-related services, aimed at providing technical assistance and embedded advisory services to support the Government of Ethiopia's Home-Grown Economic Reforms. The contract commenced on 30th June 2025 and is expected to end on 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months and increase the contract value by up to £8 million, potentially raising the total contract value to £25.5 million. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching completion through the award stage.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses capable of delivering flexible, demand-led technical assistance in line with governmental priorities. Companies proficient in foreign economic-aid services and large-scale project delivery would find this tender particularly suited for their capabilities. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their portfolio through international development projects. The geographical scope, covering the UK and several international regions, also presents diverse strategic advantages for expanding business operations globally under a reputable government-backed framework.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Technical Assistance (TA) for Ethiopian Investment Advisory Facility 2

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom has awarded the Call Down Contract under Lot 4 - Economic Development and Trade of Global Development Delivery Framework (GDD) for delivery of Ethiopia Investment Facility 2 to Cowater International Inc. The work will entail providing flexible, demand-led, support to GoE priorities through the provision of draw down technical assistance (TA) and embedded advisory services. This package is intended to support the Government of Ethiopia's Home-Grown Economic Reforms, and the implementation of the IMF and World Bank programmes that were approved in July 2024. The start date of the Contract is 30 June 2025, the Call Down Contract value is up to PS17,500,00, with an option to increase its total value by PS8,000,000 and for an additional 24 months. The Contract value is exclusive of taxes. The end of the Call Down Contract is 31st December 2028. The Call Down Contract has an Extension Option for up to a further 24 months and an increase in additional value of up to a maximum of PS8 million. Therefore, the value of the Call Down Contract may be increased to an overall total of up to PS25,500,00 million and it may run until 2030, if extended.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99532d98-3295-48f5-b823-88b39ff61bcb
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ef0516-8a24-40b4-a1d4-0f4fb2312bca
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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 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

Cowater International Inc

Further Information

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