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Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation 2.0 (HEROS 2.0) - Lot 2: Conflict Expert Advisory Service

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Jun 2026 at 15:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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30 Jun 2026 at 14:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 11:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 11:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 May 2025 at 13:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation 2.0 (HEROS 2.0) programme. This programme is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on Early Warning, Risk Analysis, and Humanitarian Response, while Lot 2 centres on the Conflict Expert Advisory Service. The primary location for this procurement is in London, UK, with the current stage involving market engagement activities. A key deadline for feedback from the market engagement is set for 15th July 2026. Prospective suppliers can participate in a supplier networking session planned for mid-July as part of this process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in services related to foreign economic aid, especially those with expertise in conflict analysis and humanitarian response. The procurement process is competitive, offering a substantial contract period that extends from February 2028 to October 2034, with potential renewal. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in global humanitarian sectors. Businesses with capabilities in providing advisory services on conflict and those that can engage in early warning and risk analysis in humanitarian contexts are particularly encouraged to engage. This procurement process enables businesses to forge strategic partnerships and expand their participation in the UK's efforts to address global humanitarian and conflict-related challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation 2.0 (HEROS 2.0) - Lot 2: Conflict Expert Advisory Service

Notice Description

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) intends to run a competitive procurement for the Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation (HEROS) successor programme (HEROS 2.0). HEROS 2 will be procured as two Lots: * Lot 1: Early Warning, Risk Analysis and Humanitarian Response * Lot 2: Conflict Expert Advisory Service Implemented since November 2017, the Humanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation programme (HEROS 1.0) (Development Tracker link: https://bit.ly/4176TTi) has enabled FCDO to respond rapidly and at scale to global humanitarian crises, while also supporting work on protracted crises, chronic emergencies and humanitarian reform. HEROS 1.0 provides a flexible delivery model to support the UK Government's conflict, stabilisation and security objectives in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, both during steady-state periods and in response to emerging crises. Under HEROS 2 Lot 2: Conflict Expert Advisory Service will deliver the following core capabilities: -provision of the Conflict Expert Advisory Service

Planning Information

FCDO is looking to engage with prospective HEROS suppliers and is seeking feedback from the market on the HEROS 2.0 requirements by way of a period of Market Engagement. The Market Engagement will be structured as follows: Stage 1 – Publication of Draft Documentation The Authority will publish the draft Statement of Requirements (SoR), together with supporting annexes. A historic data pack will also be provided to support suppliers’ operational understanding and context. This will be followed in quick succession by the publication of selected draft contract schedules. Satge 2- Approximately one week following Stage 1, the Authority will publish a pre-recorded video setting out: -Further context on the draft Statement of Requirements, including key updates since the previous market engagement; and details of the proposed route to market and procurement approach. Suppliers will subsequently be invited to complete a questionnaire via this tender portal to provide feedback on both the draft requirements and the proposed procurement process. Stage 3 – Supplier Networking Registration Suppliers will be invited to register their interest in attending a virtual supplier networking session, planned for mid-July. These sessions are intended to support supplier engagement, enabling organisations to build connections and develop potential supply chain partnerships. To access information relating to this market engagement, including the draft SoR, please register on the Authority’s e tendering portal (BravoSolution) at: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk under PQQ_2049 – HHumanitarian Emergency Response Operations and Stabilisation 2.0 (HEROS 2.0)- Lot 2: Conflict Expert Advisory Service (Supplier Communication Channel). This PQQ will be used for communication and sharing information purposes only to facilitate market engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061412-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£66,950,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Feb 2028 - 31 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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