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Independent Verification Agent for Cambodia Mine Action Project

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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17 Oct 2025 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has successfully awarded a contract for the project titled "Independent Verification Agent for Cambodia Mine Action Project". Located in East Kilbride, United Kingdom, the FCDO is a central government authority involved in public procurements. This specific procurement, under the services category, pertains to development consultancy services focusing on Cambodia, with Baker Tilly (Cambodia) Co., Ltd as the identified supplier. The contract commenced on 8th October 2025 and is slated to complete by 31st March 2026, with a possibility of extension until 30th September 2026. The direct procurement method employed here highlights a process below the threshold, conducted without competition.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in development consultancy services, especially those with expertise in independent verification and agricultural outcomes. SMEs interested in expanding their operations into the Asian market, particularly in Cambodia, could greatly benefit from the insights and partnerships stemming from this project. Firms with experience in handling development impact bonds or working with non-governmental organizations may find tailored opportunities within such contracts to leverage their unique skill sets in collaboration with international government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Verification Agent for Cambodia Mine Action Project

Notice Description

This Independent Verification Agency (IVA) contract is to verify the agricultural outcomes of FCDO's Development Impact Bond (DIB): Mine Fields to Rice Fields, being delivered by two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) APOPO and Cambodian Institute for Research and Rural Development (CIRD).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066403-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Michelle Cowan
Contact Email
michelle.cowan@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAKER TILLY (CAMBODIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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