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title: "International Development Volunteering Programme Early Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8dc681d0-763f-414e-975b-a151e80fe2a3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2024-03-21"
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# International Development Volunteering Programme Early Engagement

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dc681d0-763f-414e-975b-a151e80fe2a3

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is planning the 'International Development Volunteering Programme Early Engagement' tender, intended to provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to understand the programme's scope and expectations. The engagement end date for this planning phase is set for 4th April 2024. This procurement falls under the industry category 'Provision of services to the community' and will be open to businesses in various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office specifically welcomes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses interested in supporting international development initiatives and providing services to the community are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. With a focus on early engagement, suppliers can give initial feedback and help shape the International Development Volunteering Programme, fostering potential growth and collaboration in this sector.

## Notice

This Early Market Engagement event will provide an opportunity to outline the International Development Volunteering Programme's intended scope, outcomes and contract expectations to potential suppliers, providing them with the opportunity to give initial feedback.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebed3735-2121-4371-8c2b-d14094ef93e6 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 10:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebed3735-2121-4371-8c2b-d14094ef93e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebed3735-2121-4371-8c2b-d14094ef93e6
  21st March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://forms.office.com/e/6XF9D9xMPn
  Registration link for the EME event

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