Planning

MOBILIST Financial Consultancy Services

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 14:10

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 12:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, UK, is planning to procure financial consultancy services under the Mobilising Institutional Capital through Listed Products (MOBILIST) programme, with procurement in the service category related to foreign economic aid. The contract aims to support sustainable development goals and climate transition, offering financial consultancy services including market intelligence, investment expertise, and ongoing portfolio monitoring. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with key dates for tender and enquiry periods concluding on 12 February and 6 February 2026, respectively, followed by the contract award period ending on 11 March 2026. The contract will commence on 23 March 2026 and run for 24 months, with a provision for a 12-month extension, subject to performance and need. The expected contract value is £750,000 excluding VAT, which includes a £500,000 financial limit and a £250,000 financial uplift option.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, specifically those adept at delivering market intelligence and investment expertise tailored to international economic aid and climate transition initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria set for the lots. The openness of the procurement method ensures a competitive bidding environment, and a scheduled online Early Market Engagement session is planned for 8 January 2026, providing an avenue for interested parties to gain insights and prepare their submissions effectively. Businesses with expertise in exit readiness analysis, valuation services, and investment pack reviews, along with capacity for ongoing monitoring involving broker research and regulatory updates, are ideally positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOBILIST Financial Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is seeking to aquire financial consultancy services to support the UK government's flagship Mobilising Instituational Capital through Listed Products (MOBILIST) programme. This initiaive aims to develop investment solutions that contribute to achieving the Global Goals for Sustainable Development and advancing climate transition. The contract will have a duration of 24 months, with an additional 12 month extension option based on supplier performace and need. The total contract value is PS750,000 (ExVat) which includes a PS500,000 (ExVAT) finanacial limit and PS250,000 financial uplift option. The selected supplier will be expected to deliver market intelligence, investment expertise (such as exit readiness analysis, valuation services, and investment pack reviews), and ongoing portfolio monitoring (including broker research, regulatory updates, and performance reporting).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 Months time extension and PS250,000 additional cost, subject to satisfactory performance and programme need.

Planning Information

An online Early Market Enagement session is scheduled for Thursday 8th January 10:00 - 11:30 GMT Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=09Ci08h8Uk-7-YW9Q9lCecrVSZRgRcpDtJxVU1ZowUdUNlVNR0ZXWVFIR0RIWlo0WTNHUjY1V0ZPUSQlQCNjPTEu&route=shorturl

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eeb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079778-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Regan Hughes
Contact Email
commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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