Planning

International Multi-Disciplinary Framework (IMDF)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

17 Feb 2022 at 14:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is initiating the International Multi-Disciplinary Framework (IMDF) procurement process, aimed at replacing its key frameworks for humanitarian and development programmes. The process is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement scheduled to commence in March 2022, and an engagement end date set for 25th April 2022. The new framework is expected to be operational by early 2023, covering a wide array of thematic objectives and opportunities. This procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and will encompass delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other international areas.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for diverse businesses, especially those involved in providing humanitarian aid and development services. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be particularly suited to participate. As potential suppliers can engage in this early market exercise without obligation to submit bids later, this opens avenues for both established market players and new entrants interested in forming joint ventures or consortiums to collectively fulfil the framework's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Multi-Disciplinary Framework (IMDF)

Notice Description

FCDO Commercial is embarking on replacing two of its key frameworks that support our ability to successfully provide humanitarian and development programmes across the world. The two frameworks in question are the International Multi-Disciplinary Programme (IMDP) and the Global Economic Development Framework (GEDF). The current plan is to combine them into a single framework with multiple thematic Lots - the International Multi-Disciplinary Framework (IMDF). The procurement is planned to commence in the coming months and we are seeking feedback on our planned approach. The new framework will be in place by early 2023 and will include suppliers who are able to meet the requirements of a wide variety of Programme thematics and objectives. This notice is being published to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. The market engagement event (or a series of engagement events) will be held during March 2022. The market engagement exercise is open to all persons who are interested (or may be interested) in being part of the replacement for the IMDP & GEDF frameworks, and their supply chains. This includes existing market operators, potential new entrants and persons who may be interested in participating jointly through membership of a joint venture or consortium. The framework will be re-procured via the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's e-procurement portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk. Suppliers, not currently registered on the portal, who are interested in being considered for this Framework Agreement must self-register on the site in order to participate - registration is free and instantaneous. Suppliers already registered on FCDO/Jaggaer will not need to re-register, but will need to complete the full suite of tender documents once issued to be considered for the new procurement framework. The contracting authority will consider the feedback received to help inform its options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this phase of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the contracting authority is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in this market engagement exercise shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of this exercise shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Suppliers wishing to attend the forthcoming market engagement events should register their interest by completing the registration form (https://bit.ly/3uOW37i). Please note that the value range stated is an estimate at this stage and will be finalised following further analysis and confirmed within the Contract Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8023f1f-e826-4367-87f1-e970da3f4f48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd51f161-222c-4ee6-8262-fb2879299e52
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
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 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
Graham Wray
Contact Email
graham.wray1@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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