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Evaluation of Non-Official Development Assistance (Non-ODA) FCDO Growth Programmes

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process titled "Evaluation of Non-Official Development Assistance (Non-ODA) FCDO Growth Programmes". This contract, valued at £144,137.50, falls under the industry category of Evaluation Consultancy Services (CPV: 79419000) and is focused on providing evaluation and learning services for specific non-ODA economic growth programmes. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, which ran from 4th March 2026 to 16th July 2026, covers services delivered in locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth-oriented businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Companies with expertise in evaluation consultancy services can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and gain further governmental work experience. The awarded supplier, Agulhas Applied Knowledge Limited, underscores the potential for SMEs to successfully engage with large governmental bodies such as the FCDO. Businesses with a focus on international and economic growth programme evaluations would find these types of contracts particularly beneficial for expansion and strategic development.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Non-Official Development Assistance (Non-ODA) FCDO Growth Programmes

Notice Description

The delivery of an evaluation of Non-Official Development Assistance (Non-ODA) FCDO growth programming - that supports UK growth. The Supplier will deliver Evaluation and Learning services focusing on three specific non-ODA economic growth programmes. Value of up to PS144,137.50 for four and a half months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cda07c96-2fef-4f42-a397-360a4b0a6149
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20caa2d1-c2c3-41aa-af8d-a2717a9d947e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,137 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,137 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 16 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AGULHAS APPLIED KNOWLEDGE

Further Information

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