Planning

Nigeria Economic Stability & Transformation (NEST)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

16 Sep 2024 at 14:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is planning a procurement process for the "Nigeria Economic Stability & Transformation (NEST)" project. This initiative is classified under foreign economic-aid-related services and aims to support economic reform in Nigeria. The project will be based in the United Kingdom but will have a global outreach covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and other regions. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key date for market engagement set on 8th October 2024. The indicative timeline shows that the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack will be published in November 2024, with subsequent deadlines leading up to contract mobilisation in April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in economic development and policy reform, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale, flexible, and responsive programmes. Both national and international organisations are encouraged to participate in the Early Market Engagement (EME) event, where essential procurement details and supplier qualities will be discussed. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and economic advisory sectors to grow by contributing to a high-impact, government-backed initiative. The collaboration with Nigerian government institutions and alignment with the UK's broader economic development goals offers a significant platform for business expansion and international cooperation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nigeria Economic Stability & Transformation (NEST)

Notice Description

A Technical Assistance Facility supporting Economic Reform in Nigeria Additional information: The joining instructions link for the Early Market Engagement is below in Link 1. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking to procure a service provider ("Supplier") to design, manage and deliver a four-year, PS4.0 - 4.4 million programme to support Nigeria to achieve economic stability and lay the basis for higher, sustained growth. Programme Objective: The Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation Programme (NEST) aims to increase the chances that the Nigerian government creates the conditions for higher, sustained growth. This programme will have three main themes: 1. Assisting the government to stabilise the economy, mitigating negative impacts on poor and vulnerable people; 2. Support Nigerian policy making to engender growth and economic transformation including diversification away from oil and gas; and 3. Contributing to UK's global growth, trade and investment objectives. NEST will do this by working primarily with Federal Government institutions responsible for economic strategy, policy, its implementation and communication. It will operate as a demand-led facility, working closely with government clients to identify and shape a portfolio of activities. In addition, the programme will help to ensure Nigeria benefits from the UK's wider economic development offer, such as British Investment Partnerships (BIP) and Centres of Excellence (CoEs). The programme may also partner with Nigerian organisations (think tanks etc) to promote a positive debate on Nigeria's economy. Early Market Engagement (EME): This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only for an Early Market Engagement (EME) for information to the market on FCDO's NEST programme. The PIN is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to have a virtual EME event on Tuesday 8th October 2024, from 2.30pm to 4pm UK and Nigeria Time. At the event, FCDO will present the programme and its proposed outputs as well as facilitate a discussion on the topics outlined in the presentation. Additional information: The key characteristics and skills we are seeking in a Supplier will be discussed during the EME, with details contained in the ToRs. FCDO would welcome the participation of both national and international organisations. FCDO will use the EME to provide key information on the programme's objectives, scope, approach, team, and commercial requirements. FCDO also aims to consult and provide information on practical considerations for implementing a flexible, responsive programme in this context and sector. The forthcoming tender is expected to be published November 2024. An indicative timetable for the key stages of the procurement is detailed below (note that this may be subject to change): Activity Date ITT Pack Published November 2024 Deadline for Bid Submission January 2025 Issue of Outcome Letters Feb 2025 Contract Award Mar 2025 Mobilisation April 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c338c518-b4a9-44c8-bda8-c23c7c7e0e70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2bf162c-6e71-49e1-9471-9bb7e706b773
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2024Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
david.coope@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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