https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2023 at 12:45

Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the deployment of research and evidence projects. The contract, titled "The Evidence Fund," falls under the main procurement category of services and is aimed at supporting urgent, mid- and longer-term knowledge generation and engagement. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract signed on 7th March 2023, with a value of £35,800,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services to engage in the scoping, procurement, and delivery of research projects. The FCDO is actively seeking suppliers to oversee and manage The Evidence Fund, supporting evidence-informed policies and practices for positive development outcomes. Businesses with expertise in research, evaluation, and knowledge management would be well-suited to compete in this tendering process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

Notice Description

Fund for deployment of research and evidence projects

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scoping, procurement and delivery of research projects

Options: Option to extend contract by 2 years until 30 November 2028, with value of extension being upto PS36,200,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c581
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006576-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Additional Buyers

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
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
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

Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP

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