--- title: "Public Finance Resource Centre (PFRC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3c60813-a9c0-41cf-ba5a-e32230ab5612" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3c60813-a9c0-41cf-ba5a-e32230ab5612" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3c60813-a9c0-41cf-ba5a-e32230ab5612.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3c60813-a9c0-41cf-ba5a-e32230ab5612.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2022-05-30" --- # Public Finance Resource Centre (PFRC) Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3c60813-a9c0-41cf-ba5a-e32230ab5612 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3c60813-a9c0-41cf-ba5a-e32230ab5612) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3c60813-a9c0-41cf-ba5a-e32230ab5612.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is currently in the planning stage of the Public Finance Resource Centre (PFRC) procurement process, aimed at enhancing tax and public finance systems in developing countries. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 13th June 2022, and an Early Market Engagement (EME) event scheduled for the same day at 13:00 UK time. This initiative falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services and targets various geographical locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public finance consulting, technical assistance, and economic development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage due to the requirements for flexible and demand-led services that can be delivered on varying timescales. With a focus on collaboration with partner governments and regional organisations, this procurement process could enable suppliers to participate in innovative delivery models that combine commercial and in-sourced resources. ## Notice The PFRC is a new programme that is designed to achieve results in the fields of tax and public finance in developing countries. The PFRC is part of a wider Centre of Expertise for Public Finance which also includes "peer to peer support" and "evidence into action" pillars which are not part of this procurement. The Resource Centre will be a flexible, demand-led facility offering technical assistance to: - Partner country governments - FCDO Posts (in the form of scoping studies and political economy analysis) - Regional organisations specialising in tax and public financial management The Resource Centre will offer technical assistance either on a short (less than 6 months), medium (6 to 12 months) or long-term basis (over 12 months) and may offer multi-year interventions (which are similar to traditional bilateral programmes). Additional information: Early Market Engagement (EME): This is not a call for competition or tender at this time We wish to achieve the following objectives through the EME: - To receive feedback on the proposed commercial model. - To provide an update on the development of the PFRC and encourage relevant suppliers to bid when the ITT is issued. - To explore issues involved with having a managing agent and framework model. - To socialise the idea of a blended model of delivery using both in-sourced (programme funded) FCDO staff and a commercial supplier. How to register This EME is scheduled to take place on Monday 13th June @ 13:00 -15:00 UK Time Please register for attendance for the EME via the guidance below. How to register for this EME: If you are interested in attending this Early Market Engagement event, then please register via the form at: https://bit.ly/3LUmRbr ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728f5f9f-dd14-4728-b344-c2b72b7bc674 | | 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 | 30 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jun 2022 | | 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 - 30 May 2022 at 15:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728f5f9f-dd14-4728-b344-c2b72b7bc674 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728f5f9f-dd14-4728-b344-c2b72b7bc674 30th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://bit.ly/3MrDVWK Early Market Engagement Event ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/fcdo/ - https://bit.ly/3LUmRbr ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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