--- title: "Nigeria Economic Stability & Transformation (NEST)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c338c518-b4a9-44c8-bda8-c23c7c7e0e70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c338c518-b4a9-44c8-bda8-c23c7c7e0e70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c338c518-b4a9-44c8-bda8-c23c7c7e0e70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c338c518-b4a9-44c8-bda8-c23c7c7e0e70.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2024-09-16" --- # Nigeria Economic Stability & Transformation (NEST) Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c338c518-b4a9-44c8-bda8-c23c7c7e0e70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c338c518-b4a9-44c8-bda8-c23c7c7e0e70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c338c518-b4a9-44c8-bda8-c23c7c7e0e70.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is planning a procurement process for the "Nigeria Economic Stability & Transformation (NEST)" project. This initiative is classified under foreign economic-aid-related services and aims to support economic reform in Nigeria. The project will be based in the United Kingdom but will have a global outreach covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and other regions. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key date for market engagement set on 8th October 2024. The indicative timeline shows that the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack will be published in November 2024, with subsequent deadlines leading up to contract mobilisation in April 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in economic development and policy reform, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale, flexible, and responsive programmes. Both national and international organisations are encouraged to participate in the Early Market Engagement (EME) event, where essential procurement details and supplier qualities will be discussed. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and economic advisory sectors to grow by contributing to a high-impact, government-backed initiative. The collaboration with Nigerian government institutions and alignment with the UK's broader economic development goals offers a significant platform for business expansion and international cooperation. ## Notice A Technical Assistance Facility supporting Economic Reform in Nigeria Additional information: The joining instructions link for the Early Market Engagement is below in Link 1. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking to procure a service provider ("Supplier") to design, manage and deliver a four-year, PS4.0 - 4.4 million programme to support Nigeria to achieve economic stability and lay the basis for higher, sustained growth. Programme Objective: The Nigeria Economic Stability and Transformation Programme (NEST) aims to increase the chances that the Nigerian government creates the conditions for higher, sustained growth. This programme will have three main themes: 1. Assisting the government to stabilise the economy, mitigating negative impacts on poor and vulnerable people; 2. Support Nigerian policy making to engender growth and economic transformation including diversification away from oil and gas; and 3. Contributing to UK's global growth, trade and investment objectives. NEST will do this by working primarily with Federal Government institutions responsible for economic strategy, policy, its implementation and communication. It will operate as a demand-led facility, working closely with government clients to identify and shape a portfolio of activities. In addition, the programme will help to ensure Nigeria benefits from the UK's wider economic development offer, such as British Investment Partnerships (BIP) and Centres of Excellence (CoEs). The programme may also partner with Nigerian organisations (think tanks etc) to promote a positive debate on Nigeria's economy. Early Market Engagement (EME): This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only for an Early Market Engagement (EME) for information to the market on FCDO's NEST programme. The PIN is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to have a virtual EME event on Tuesday 8th October 2024, from 2.30pm to 4pm UK and Nigeria Time. At the event, FCDO will present the programme and its proposed outputs as well as facilitate a discussion on the topics outlined in the presentation. Additional information: The key characteristics and skills we are seeking in a Supplier will be discussed during the EME, with details contained in the ToRs. FCDO would welcome the participation of both national and international organisations. FCDO will use the EME to provide key information on the programme's objectives, scope, approach, team, and commercial requirements. FCDO also aims to consult and provide information on practical considerations for implementing a flexible, responsive programme in this context and sector. The forthcoming tender is expected to be published November 2024. An indicative timetable for the key stages of the procurement is detailed below (note that this may be subject to change): Activity Date ITT Pack Published November 2024 Deadline for Bid Submission January 2025 Issue of Outcome Letters Feb 2025 Contract Award Mar 2025 Mobilisation April 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2bf162c-6e71-49e1-9471-9bb7e706b773 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Oct 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2024 at 14:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2bf162c-6e71-49e1-9471-9bb7e706b773 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2bf162c-6e71-49e1-9471-9bb7e706b773 16th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://forms.office.com/e/R4zCQCtX2E Nigeria Economic Stability & Transformation (NEST) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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