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title: "Dialogue Driven Partnerships"
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# Dialogue Driven Partnerships

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ede108b2-84c8-49a1-9258-1219a520d2fd

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract titled "Dialogue Driven Partnerships" under the Development consultancy services category (CPV 73220000). This project, managed by Agulhas Applied Knowledge Limited, encompasses organising dialogues and roundtable discussions for the British Embassy Kathmandu. These dialogues aim to demonstrate the UK's thought leadership and support cohesive portfolio management in Nepal. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £223,665. Key dates include the contract period starting from 5th August 2024 and ending on 1st August 2025. Services will be rendered across multiple regions, including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the development consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in facilitating high-level dialogues and collaborative programme management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find it advantageous to leverage their expertise in these areas to establish strong partnerships and enhance their portfolio impact. The direct procurement method utilised here highlights a specific, targeted engagement, making it ideal for entities capable of delivering specialised, impactful consultancy services within tight deadlines.

## Notice

A contract for the management of two sets of dialogues for British Embassy Kathmandu (BEK): 1) The "Horizons" series: The supplier will facilitate a series of seminars. This work will act as a 'soft power' lever, demonstrating the UK as a thought leader by convening relevant stakeholders from Nepal and the international community to deliver cutting edge analysis of topics critical to Nepal's future. Five thematic 'dialogue' events will be hosted every two months by British Embassy Kathmandu, culminating in a two-day workshop). 2) Partner Dialogues: The supplier will facilitate roundtable discussions with Nepal development programme partners to deliver portfolio coherence and collaborative learning and adaptation across portfolio themes at BEK. The Partners Dialogues will be central to 'onboarding' implementing partners and delivering stronger portfolio impacts and greater VFM (identifying what's not working and ensuring the dialogues help solve problems, build consensus on ways of working, and support evidence-based decision making on portfolio priorities).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98430fe6-f7a5-4fa3-92d0-db024905d762 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,665 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,665 |
| 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 | AGULHAS APPLIED KNOWLEDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 02:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98430fe6-f7a5-4fa3-92d0-db024905d762

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98430fe6-f7a5-4fa3-92d0-db024905d762
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bf13f34-bfa3-4792-91e1-ca91a7d8a52d
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

## Provenance

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