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UK - Pakistan Development Portfolio - Strategic Approach

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "UK - Pakistan Development Portfolio - Strategic Approach," targeting the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services. The process is intended to be carried out in London, UK, and primarily focuses on strategic development work in Pakistan, aligning UK support with Pakistani development priorities. Interested suppliers should note the scheduling of an Early Market Engagement (EME) session on 24th February 2026. Key upcoming deadlines include this EME, where registration details and further information will be dispersed to potential suppliers. The procurement method involves innovative finance and partnerships with private sectors, adapting to modern international development strategies.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses across sectors such as IT, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and food and drink, which can thrive on export-led growth. With an emphasis on flexible programming and strategic local engagement, the FCDO seeks partners who can provide expertise in climate adaptation, health, and education systems strengthening. The programmes aim to transform economic conditions and governance structures, providing a platform for medium and large export-oriented firms to enhance competitiveness and expand market access, including potential exports to the UK. Businesses that can deliver systemic change through strategic investments and innovative solutions will be well-positioned to compete in this evolving landscape.

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Notice Title

UK - Pakistan Development Portfolio - Strategic Approach

Notice Description

This is a portfolio-level Early Market Engagement (EME) to apprise the market about our strategic approach to upcoming development sector work by the FCDO in Pakistan. Ministerial-level UK-Pakistan Development Talks were held in December 2025 (see press release - https://ead.gov.pk/NewsDetail/NTMwZmY2YTYtMGFlNy00NWJlLTljZDMtMDE4NDg5MGU0YjVk) - aiming to advance a partnership of mutual interest, aligning UK support with Pakistan's development priorities. Globally, the UK is modernising its approach to international development, by focusing on four strategic shifts: 1. From Donor to Investor: partnering with countries to unlock growth, jobs and trade through innovative finance and private sector investment. 2. From Service Delivery to System Support: helping countries build their own education, health and economic systems - so they can thrive without aid. 3. From Grants to Expertise: moving from delivering programmes to leveraging global expertise to work alongside partners to solve challenges. 4. From International Intervention to Local Leadership: working increasingly alongside local partners including civil society, rather than large international interventions. Please note this will be a portfolio-level information dissemination session and the information and budgets might change, without any further notice. The UK-Pakistan Development Portfolio is set to focus on four priority themes, underpinned by a strong approach to Governance, Inclusion and Portfolio Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL): 1. Export-led Growth 2. Security & Migration 3. Climate, Nature & Humanitarian 4. Human Capital Systems Strengthening We will embed the UK's four strategic shifts in how we work by working in a more politically informed, locally led and investment-oriented way. * Programming will become more flexible and demand-driven, shaped by local expertise and political strategies embedded across major areas of work. * Accountability will be mutual, with clearer expectations at federal and provincial levels and faster decisions to close failing work. * The UK will track outcomes across the whole portfolio, emphasising contribution to systemic change and expanding partnerships with non-state actors, multilaterals and new finance players. * Technology and innovation--including AI--will be more deliberately used to strengthen evidence, efficiency and learning across the portfolio. We expect new programmes to include the following: 1. Federal Reforms for Growth (FRG) [joint FRG/PRG EME details- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057455-2025?] * Strengthens fiscal and business environment for inclusive growth. * Business Case value approx. PS75m over 2026-33 2. Provincial Reforms for Growth (PRG) [EME details - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057455-2025?] * Improves economic governance and competitiveness in key provinces. * BC value approx. PS85m over 2026-33 3. Jobs and Economic Transformation for Pakistan (JETPAK) [EME details- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057446-2025?] * Drive sectoral transformation by boosting competitiveness and investment. * BC value approx. PS69m between 2026-2033 4. Protecting Communities (ProCom) [EME details - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086106-2025?] * Reduces GBV and strengthens Pakistan's criminal justice system, institutional co-operation, and rule of law. * BC value approx. PS15.6m for 2027-30 5. Education Systems Strengthening (TBC) 6. Health Systems Strengthening (TBC) 7. Climate Adaptation streamlining climate Technical Assistance (TBC) 8. Pakistan Portfolio Monitoring & Evaluation (PMEL) * Strengthens portfolio wide coherence, MEL systems and accountability. * BC value up to PS18m over 2027-32 What are the expected results and Impact? Within each of these areas, we have prioritised the key shifts (or "big changes") we think Pakistan needs to make to improve human development outcomes, where there is traction and alignment with UK interests and expertise. Export-led Growth * Pakistan's federal government, and most populous provinces (KP, Punjab and Sindh) tackle policy barriers to economic growth, particularly fiscal foundations, business environment reforms. * Medium and large export-oriented firms in high-potential sectors - IT and IT-enabled services, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods and food & drink - realise export potential, including to the UK where possible. Security & Migration * Reduction in irregular migration and serious organised crime from Pakistan to the UK. Climate, Nature & Humanitarian * More Public and Private Climate Finance mobilised through our programming and policy influencing * Systemic shift by Pakistan and the UK to preparedness, anticipatory and adaptive disaster management * Practical implementation of Climate Adaptation and nature protection into the federal, provincial and district policies and practices Human Capital Systems Strengthening * Stronger health care systems to improve quality and access to essential health care. Improved health financing. * Sustainable population growth through family planning. * Inclusive and early foundational learning. Teacher professionalisation - early childhood education, primary and secondary. Education financing is more accountable.

Planning Information

The Pakistan Development Portfolio will hold an EME in the near future, registration details and additional information will be communicated in due course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011868-2026
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
martha.selvaratnam@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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