Planning

Zambia Poverty Reduction Programme

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 11:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Dec 2025 at 14:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the planning stage for the Zambia Poverty Reduction Programme (ZPRP), specifically the Zambia - Building Resilience, Inclusive Development, Growth and Evidence (ZAMBRIDGE) component. This project is valued at up to £13.6 million and falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services. The main procurement method involves an initial tendering process, and the programme aims to deliver services across various sectors such as education, nutrition, and humanitarian aid in Zambia. An Early Market Engagement (EME) is scheduled to take place online on 19th February 2026, offering a platform for interested suppliers to engage with representatives from the FCDO and the Lusaka project office.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in economic development, technical assistance, and management services to expand their operations internationally. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on inclusivity and support for diverse sectors that the programme encompasses. Businesses with experience in delivering comprehensive services for poverty reduction and social development will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, thereby fostering potential business growth by engaging in impactful international projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Zambia Poverty Reduction Programme

Notice Description

Services for the ZPRP, the Zambia - Building Resilience, Inclusive Development, Growth and Evidence (ZAMBRIDGE) component valued at up to PS13,600,000.

Planning Information

Following the earlier engagement event in December 2025, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) would like to invite interested parties to attend a further Early Market Engagement (EME). This is an opportunity for prospective suppliers to engage with the Lusaka programme leads and feedback on the draft Terms of Reference for the Building Resilience, Inclusive Development, Growth and Evidence (ZAMBRIDGE), component 1 of the ZPRP programme. ZPRP aims reduce levels of poverty and vulnerability within Zambia. ZPRP has budgeted approximately £38.5m over six (6) years with up to £13.6m allocated to component 1. The event will take place 09:00 - 09:30 GMT / 11:00 - 12:30 CAT on Thursday 19th February 2026 and will be online via Microsoft Teams, with representation from both the project office in Lukasa, Zambia and FCDO Commercial. How to register for this EME: If you are interested in attending this Early Market Engagement event, then please register via the form at https://forms.office.com/e/9yTNcbKtsK The link to the meeting (MS Teams platform) will be distributed via the messaging system on the FCDO eTendering portal and via email for those registered before noon on 17th February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008862-2026
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
£8,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2030 4-5 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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