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Provision of South Asia and Afghanistan Practitioner Level Core Curriculum for the FCDO International Academy

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Jan 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) involved the tender for the "Provision of South Asia and Afghanistan Practitioner Level Core Curriculum for the FCDO International Academy." Categorised under e-learning services, this contract focuses on developing a curriculum for HMG staff engaged in work related to South Asia. Situated in London, the procurement follows a limited competition method and was awarded on 8th December 2025, with the contract period spanning until 31st March 2026. The completion stage has been reached with iMedia Associates Limited being signed as the supplier.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those crafting bespoke e-learning programmes aligned with governmental training needs. Companies with experience in international affairs and region-specific educational content might find prospects aligning with this initiative. SMEs such as iMedia Associates Limited, which are equipped to deliver customised curriculum development, are ideally positioned to contribute to similar projects enhancing growth and engagement in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of South Asia and Afghanistan Practitioner Level Core Curriculum for the FCDO International Academy

Notice Description

Provision of South Asia and Afghanistan Practitioner Level Core Curriculum for the FCDO International Academy. The South Asia and Afghanistan Practitioner Level curriculum is for HMG staff working in or on South Asia. The Practitioner Programme will form the core of the International Academy States and Societies Faculty Practitioner level for South Asia and Afghanistan alongside the series of seminars covering a selection of cross-cutting issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fef9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000143-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,768 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
egle.grazyte@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMEDIA ASSOCIATES

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