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title: "Forest Governance Markets and Climate - Phase 3 Programme Management Support Team"
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# Forest Governance Markets and Climate - Phase 3 Programme Management Support Team

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfe0b98a-83a8-41a8-841f-7fc5ccbb96fa

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## Summary

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process for the "Forest Governance Markets and Climate - Phase 3 Programme Management Support Team". This contract pertains to the foreign economic-aid-related services industry, specifically focusing on providing management and oversight for the FGMC2 programme. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, which falls under a selective procurement method. Valued at approximately £88 million, the initiative is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030, covering regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and worldwide. The award stage concluded with Niras Group (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier, securing the contract. The tender had a formal end on 28th November 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in programme management and oversight, particularly those experienced with international aid projects. It is particularly suited for large enterprises that can manage complex, multi-country initiatives and deliver technical advice and strategic engagement at high levels. Small and medium-sized enterprises may also find opportunities, especially in supporting roles that align with the project’s broad objectives and compliance requirements. Collaborating with the UK government and multiple international partners, successful businesses can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and enhance their reputation within foreign economic aid circles.

## Notice

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) sought a supplier to assist in the management and oversight of its Forest Governance, Markets and Climate 2 (FGMC2) programme - PMSST (programme management support and strategy team). This will include managing and overseeing Accountable Grants (AG) on behalf of FCDO, conducting the programmes' overall monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), and providing strategic and technical advice to FCDO and programme partners, while ensuring overall coherence with the programme Theory of Change. The PMSST Supplier will work closely with the FCDO supporting political and strategic engagement to assist in the delivery of programme objectives; consolidate programme level reporting, provide technical oversight over a broad range of delivery partners working in multiple countries; and manage a portfolio of grants (approximately 20 with a value of about PS50 million) across a range of partner countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa and South America. This contract may be extended by 1 year and up to a value of PS12m (PS3m for services and PS9m for grants) subject to the needs of FCDO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae49b5c8-40ae-4675-ad47-3bdf47142b99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,993,285 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,993,285 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIRAS GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae49b5c8-40ae-4675-ad47-3bdf47142b99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae49b5c8-40ae-4675-ad47-3bdf47142b99
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/618e58f4-e9cf-4f8c-acbb-4fa2dcf6445c
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