Planning

Public Finance Resource Centre (PFRC)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

30 May 2022 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is currently in the planning stage of the Public Finance Resource Centre (PFRC) procurement process, aimed at enhancing tax and public finance systems in developing countries. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 13th June 2022, and an Early Market Engagement (EME) event scheduled for the same day at 13:00 UK time. This initiative falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services and targets various geographical locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public finance consulting, technical assistance, and economic development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage due to the requirements for flexible and demand-led services that can be delivered on varying timescales. With a focus on collaboration with partner governments and regional organisations, this procurement process could enable suppliers to participate in innovative delivery models that combine commercial and in-sourced resources.

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Notice Title

Public Finance Resource Centre (PFRC)

Notice Description

The PFRC is a new programme that is designed to achieve results in the fields of tax and public finance in developing countries. The PFRC is part of a wider Centre of Expertise for Public Finance which also includes "peer to peer support" and "evidence into action" pillars which are not part of this procurement. The Resource Centre will be a flexible, demand-led facility offering technical assistance to: - Partner country governments - FCDO Posts (in the form of scoping studies and political economy analysis) - Regional organisations specialising in tax and public financial management The Resource Centre will offer technical assistance either on a short (less than 6 months), medium (6 to 12 months) or long-term basis (over 12 months) and may offer multi-year interventions (which are similar to traditional bilateral programmes). Additional information: Early Market Engagement (EME): This is not a call for competition or tender at this time We wish to achieve the following objectives through the EME: - To receive feedback on the proposed commercial model. - To provide an update on the development of the PFRC and encourage relevant suppliers to bid when the ITT is issued. - To explore issues involved with having a managing agent and framework model. - To socialise the idea of a blended model of delivery using both in-sourced (programme funded) FCDO staff and a commercial supplier. How to register This EME is scheduled to take place on Monday 13th June @ 13:00 -15:00 UK Time Please register for attendance for the EME via the guidance below. How to register for this EME: If you are interested in attending this Early Market Engagement event, then please register via the form at: https://bit.ly/3LUmRbr

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3c60813-a9c0-41cf-ba5a-e32230ab5612
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728f5f9f-dd14-4728-b344-c2b72b7bc674
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, 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
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Email
nicola.burleigh@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

Notice Documents

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