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title: "Expert Advisory Call Down Service 2 (EACDS 2)"
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# Expert Advisory Call Down Service 2 (EACDS 2)

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-713f9530-3a02-493b-8d77-6f427acc8dca

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded the Expert Advisory Call Down Service 2 (EACDS 2) Framework Agreement to multiple suppliers. The procurement process was carried out under an open procedure and the contract period is from March 2023 to February 2024. The framework aims to provide technical development expertise to support UK development programmes in various key areas. The total value of the framework can reach GBP 39,000,000 if all extension options are exercised. The procurement involves services in the Foreign-affairs industry category.

This tender by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office offers business growth opportunities for suppliers interested in providing expert services in areas such as Women and Girls, Life-Saving Humanitarian Work, British Investment Partnerships, and Climate Change. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The call down service under this framework will support the UK International Development Strategy and be accessed by various UK government departments involved in delivering programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

## Notice

The Expert Advisory Call Down Service 2 (EACDS 2) Framework Agreement is split into 4 Lots: Lot 1. Women and Girls, ITT_5143 Lot 2. Life-Saving Humanitarian Work, ITT_5144 Lot 3. British Investment Partnerships, ITT_5145 Lot 4. Climate Change, Nature & Global Health, ITT_5146 It is an interim Framework Agreement to replace the current EACDS Framework for one year, with two (2) one year extension options, commencing in March 2023. The Framework provides the call down service, equating to an annual value of GBP 13 000 000. If all extension options are fully exercised the maximum total value that can be spent through the Framework will be GBP 39 000 000. FCDO wishes to work with Framework Suppliers who are committed to ensuring that the best technical development expertise is quickly and efficiently accessible to FCDO staff and colleagues across the civil service. The aim is to ensure that the UK development programme is at the forefront of international development best practice. FCDO's professional advisers and programme teams need up-to-date knowledge, evidence, and expert support in order to ensure that our policies and programmes are well designed and managed, achieving maximum impact and value for money. FCDO requires expertise in four broad areas which will support the delivery of the UKs International Development Strategy. The service will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA). The other UK government departments are: Home Office Department of Health & Social Care Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sports Office for National Statistics Ministry of Defence HM Revenue and Customs HM Treasury Department for Education Department for International Trade Department for Work & Pensions Department for Transport The Scottish Government Welsh Government This list is not exhaustive. A complete list of OGDs who are entitled to use the Framework Agreement can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations This list may be updated from time to time due to re-structuring or re-organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6772accf-596d-4022-9d5b-9981549dbb55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CROWN AGENTS; DAI GLOBAL; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; TRIPLE LINE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

## Release History

- 17 May 2023 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6772accf-596d-4022-9d5b-9981549dbb55
- 4 Aug 2022 at 10:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336764fc-2c45-4b35-bb80-279a4ff0cfce
- 25 Jul 2022 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336764fc-2c45-4b35-bb80-279a4ff0cfce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6772accf-596d-4022-9d5b-9981549dbb55
  17th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336764fc-2c45-4b35-bb80-279a4ff0cfce
  4th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6816b8b-45ce-4d87-a049-07805369aee3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42359bd7-d8e3-486a-aa8d-ba82b66d1e87
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/333da551-0be4-4ccb-896e-48e369073f0e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43e1fb18-4512-44e0-9961-99ef770c72c8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/708ab606-cd79-4e58-96a6-b4ed2148d487
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c5fecdc-ca06-45f4-9d29-f0252e1a6cf5
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## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations

## Provenance

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