Planning

Global Development Delivery Framework (GDD)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

12 Dec 2022 at 13:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a planning stage tender for the Global Development Delivery Framework (GDD) in the Foreign economic-aid-related services industry. The engagement end date for this opportunity is set for 30th December 2022. The FCDO aims to establish a pool of qualified suppliers to work in thematic areas, enhancing value for money through competition and enabling access to specialist skills. The framework will commence in November 2023 for a 2-year period with extension options, allowing for a maximum throughput of £3bn.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in overseas development assistance related to thematic areas such as Climate Change, Health, Education, Economic Development, and Governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations, are well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can access a diverse range of international development programme services, contributing expertise and innovation to the FCDO and other users of the Framework Agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Development Delivery Framework (GDD)

Notice Description

This a Framework Agreement to replace and build upon the current International Multidisciplinary Programme (IMDP) Framework and the current Global Economic Development Framework (GEDF). The key objectives of the Framework Agreement are: a) To secure a pool of high- quality suppliers pre-qualified to work in FCDO thematic areas, to deliver improved value for money through further competition b) Development and improved management of supplier base c) Access to niche/specialist skills d) Shortened timescales for call-down process due to pre-qualification of suppliers e) Improved Management Information for managing framework and supplier base e.g., tracking bidding patterns and recurring issues to improve competition This Framework Agreement will enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition. Successful Suppliers will provide overseas development assistance advice and expertise to FCDO and other users of the Framework Agreement related to the thematic areas of: - Climate Change and Nature - Health and Humanitarian - Education, Gender and Social Inclusion - Economic Development and Trade - Finance and Investment - Research - Governance and Conflict The Framework Agreement will commence in November 2023 for the period of 2 years with two (2) one year extension options each subject to ongoing need. The maximum throughput of the Framework Agreement will be PS3bn with PS1.5bn for the initial term and PS750m for each of the 2 extensions. Additional information: Draft Terms of Reference will be shared via PQQ_1318

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eef916c-7f0f-4b92-8c60-51ad589d820e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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