Tender

Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Phase 4

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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22 May 2023 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office in the UK has initiated a tender titled "Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Phase 4" in the services category for research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender, with a value of £10,500,000, focuses on scrutinizing UK ODA spend through independent reviews and high-quality reports. The tender involves a selective procurement method with a contract duration of 1440 days. The closing date for submissions is 7th July 2023, and the invitation for second-stage bids is scheduled for 28th July 2023.

This procurement opportunity by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office presents a chance for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and programme management. Companies with expertise in data collection, analysis, and high-quality report production are well-suited to compete. The focus on quality, social value, and anti-racism aligns with ICAI's objectives, offering opportunities for businesses committed to diversity and excellence in service delivery. Interested parties can access further details and submit bids electronically or in writing through the provided submission method.

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Notice Title

Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Phase 4

Notice Description

1.6 ICAI's objective is to scrutinize UK ODA spend by undertaking independent reviews of aid programmes and of issues affecting the delivery of UK aid. 1.7 A Supplier is required to produce relevant, high quality, independent, rigorous, evidence-based reviews of the UK government's ODA spending and activities, as directed by ICAI.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Supplier is required to produce relevant, high quality, independent, rigorous, evidence-based reviews of the UK government's ODA spending and activities, as directed by ICAI. ICAI will determine the annual work programme for the Supplier. ICAI will consult on the work programme with a range of stakeholders. This will include the UK Parliament, government, and development specialists. The work programme will be approved by Parliament's International Development Committee. Over the whole of Phase 4, the Supplier must be flexible and agile to respond to the emerging requirements of the work programme and evolving stakeholder requirements.

Renewal: This is phase 4 of ICAI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ce1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014438-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anne.simpson@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1355844000

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

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