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India UK Economic Cooperation Programme (ECOP)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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01 Nov 2024 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office based in London has completed the award stage of the tender titled "India UK Economic Cooperation Programme (ECOP)" for business and management consultancy services. The tender, valued at £4,199,715, is part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Ecorys UK Limited, will commence on 1st November 2024 and end on 31st January 2027. This programme will primarily support India's Ministry of Finance and other agencies with economic reforms, climate measures, and infrastructure development. The procurement method used was selective, and the minimum contract value set was £3,699,715.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for firms in consultancy and related fields, particularly those with expertise in economic reforms, finance, and sustainable infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Engaging in this programme can enhance business growth through strengthened partnerships with the UK and Indian governments, and by contributing to strategic international development objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

India UK Economic Cooperation Programme (ECOP)

Notice Description

This Notice relates to publication of call-down contract under Lot 11 of Global Development Delivery (GDD) Framework that requires a service provider or a consortium of service providers ("Supplier") to provide support for a 3-year programme which will help India to implement its proposed economic reforms, alongside climate and infrastructure development priorities, with a view to support its long-term growth objectives. It will provide expertise and support, primarily to Ministry of Finance, with some assistance expected to be provided to a small number of state governments and other Indian agencies (more details in the ToR). The programme will engage in areas where the UK is well-placed to make the greatest strategic impact: (i) private finance and reforms to the business environment; (ii) public finance; and (iii) high quality, low carbon, and resilient infrastructure/strengthened business environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9cd50b9-a8fa-4059-87df-1aadf234fffb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e559900-61cd-483b-acb4-0877a896541d
Current Stage
Award
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,199,715 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,699,715 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

ECORYS

Further Information

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