Tender

Verification and Technical Assurance Programme - Ukraine (VERITAS-UKR)

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

28 Aug 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the tender stage for the "Verification and Technical Assurance Programme - Ukraine (VERITAS-UKR)", with the process being part of an open procedure. This procurement seeks to secure a supplier to provide independent third-party monitoring services and portfolio evidence research for the FCDO's Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Ukraine, managed by the British Embassy Kyiv. The tender, valued at £15,000,000, focuses on foreign economic aid-related services. Vital deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 29th September 2025, a tender submission deadline on 6th October 2025, and an anticipated award by 17th November 2025. The procurement activities are centred in Ukraine, catering to the FCDO's strategic needs in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in foreign economic aid-related services, particularly those with expertise in third-party monitoring and evidence-based research analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusivity of the process. The successful completion of this contract provides businesses with a chance to expand their portfolio in international aid services, offering a stable, multi-year project with potential extensions. Enterprises with strong technical skills and a proven track record in managing complex international projects would be ideally suited to compete for this tender, opening avenues for growth in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Verification and Technical Assurance Programme - Ukraine (VERITAS-UKR)

Notice Description

The FCDO is seeking a Supplier to deliver demand-led independent Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) service and portfolio evidence research analysis for the FCDO's ODA portfolio in Ukraine (which is managed by the British Embassy Kyiv's (BEK). The Contract is intended to provide assurance and transparency of results being achieved by the FCDO's implementing partners (IPs) and downstream partners in Ukraine to increase accountability to project beneficiaries and achieve greater assurance for the portfolio. The Contract will deliver against seven different work-streams. It will also work to pilot and if successful scale-up delivery of a CSO- led model of TPM. It will support the generation of evidence, analysis, and learning to inform, assure, and improve cohesive policy, programmatic and diplomatic decision-making in reference to the FCDO's ODA portfolio in Ukraine.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 24 months extension subject to FCDO requirement, budget approval and satisfactory performance of the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052092-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
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
Tarin Jennings
Contact Email
tarin.jennings@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

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