--- title: "International Multi-Disciplinary Framework (IMDF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8023f1f-e826-4367-87f1-e970da3f4f48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8023f1f-e826-4367-87f1-e970da3f4f48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8023f1f-e826-4367-87f1-e970da3f4f48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8023f1f-e826-4367-87f1-e970da3f4f48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2022-02-17" --- # International Multi-Disciplinary Framework (IMDF) Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8023f1f-e826-4367-87f1-e970da3f4f48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8023f1f-e826-4367-87f1-e970da3f4f48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8023f1f-e826-4367-87f1-e970da3f4f48.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is initiating the International Multi-Disciplinary Framework (IMDF) procurement process, aimed at replacing its key frameworks for humanitarian and development programmes. The process is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement scheduled to commence in March 2022, and an engagement end date set for 25th April 2022. The new framework is expected to be operational by early 2023, covering a wide array of thematic objectives and opportunities. This procurement falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and will encompass delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other international areas. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for diverse businesses, especially those involved in providing humanitarian aid and development services. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be particularly suited to participate. As potential suppliers can engage in this early market exercise without obligation to submit bids later, this opens avenues for both established market players and new entrants interested in forming joint ventures or consortiums to collectively fulfil the framework's requirements. ## Notice FCDO Commercial is embarking on replacing two of its key frameworks that support our ability to successfully provide humanitarian and development programmes across the world. The two frameworks in question are the International Multi-Disciplinary Programme (IMDP) and the Global Economic Development Framework (GEDF). The current plan is to combine them into a single framework with multiple thematic Lots - the International Multi-Disciplinary Framework (IMDF). The procurement is planned to commence in the coming months and we are seeking feedback on our planned approach. The new framework will be in place by early 2023 and will include suppliers who are able to meet the requirements of a wide variety of Programme thematics and objectives. This notice is being published to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. The market engagement event (or a series of engagement events) will be held during March 2022. The market engagement exercise is open to all persons who are interested (or may be interested) in being part of the replacement for the IMDP & GEDF frameworks, and their supply chains. This includes existing market operators, potential new entrants and persons who may be interested in participating jointly through membership of a joint venture or consortium. The framework will be re-procured via the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's e-procurement portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk. Suppliers, not currently registered on the portal, who are interested in being considered for this Framework Agreement must self-register on the site in order to participate - registration is free and instantaneous. Suppliers already registered on FCDO/Jaggaer will not need to re-register, but will need to complete the full suite of tender documents once issued to be considered for the new procurement framework. The contracting authority will consider the feedback received to help inform its options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this phase of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the contracting authority is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in this market engagement exercise shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of this exercise shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Suppliers wishing to attend the forthcoming market engagement events should register their interest by completing the registration form (https://bit.ly/3uOW37i). Please note that the value range stated is an estimate at this stage and will be finalised following further analysis and confirmed within the Contract Notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd51f161-222c-4ee6-8262-fb2879299e52 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 17 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Apr 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 | 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 - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2022 at 14:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd51f161-222c-4ee6-8262-fb2879299e52 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd51f161-222c-4ee6-8262-fb2879299e52 17th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://bit.ly/3uOW37i - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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