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PlanningUpdate

07 Jul 2026 at 09:54

Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the planning stage of procuring a Development Advisory Framework (DAF) to succeed the current Evaluation and Advisory Consultancy and Delivery Services 2 (EACDS2) Framework. This initiative is detailed in the pipeline notice, with the planning update released on 7th July 2026. The procurement, valued at approximately £30 million, is set within the services category and involves an open procurement method. Located in London, the framework is geared towards foreign economic-aid-related and diplomatic services. Businesses have until 28th September 2026 to prepare for the upcoming procurement process, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st March 2027, continuing through to 28th February 2029, with the possibility of extension till 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing advisory, analytical, and professional services, especially those experienced in international development and foreign economic aid. The procurement process is open, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs able to offer innovative solutions aligned with FCDO's international development portfolio needs. Companies capable of conducting scoping studies, business case development, and innovative strategy input will find this framework beneficial to expand their government contract engagements and enhance their profile within international advisory services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PA23 UK1 - Pipeline Notice - Development Advisory Framework (DAF)

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) intends to procure a Development Advisory Framework (DAF) to succeed the existing Evaluation and Advisory Consultancy and Delivery Services 2 (EACDS2) Framework. The DAF is expected to provide access to a range of suitably qualified advisory, analytical and professional services to support the design and development of FCDO's international development portfolio, including but not limited to, scoping studies, business case development and input into new and innovative thinking across the range of FCDO priorities. The framework is expected to be accessible across FCDO and potentially other UK Government departments using ODA and Non-ODA funds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063522-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

75210000 - Foreign affairs and other services

75211100 - Diplomatic services

75211110 - Consular services

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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