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# India UK Economic Cooperation Programme (ECOP)

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9cd50b9-a8fa-4059-87df-1aadf234fffb

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office based in London has completed the award stage of the tender titled "India UK Economic Cooperation Programme (ECOP)" for business and management consultancy services. The tender, valued at £4,199,715, is part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Ecorys UK Limited, will commence on 1st November 2024 and end on 31st January 2027. This programme will primarily support India's Ministry of Finance and other agencies with economic reforms, climate measures, and infrastructure development. The procurement method used was selective, and the minimum contract value set was £3,699,715.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for firms in consultancy and related fields, particularly those with expertise in economic reforms, finance, and sustainable infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Engaging in this programme can enhance business growth through strengthened partnerships with the UK and Indian governments, and by contributing to strategic international development objectives.

## Notice

This Notice relates to publication of call-down contract under Lot 11 of Global Development Delivery (GDD) Framework that requires a service provider or a consortium of service providers ("Supplier") to provide support for a 3-year programme which will help India to implement its proposed economic reforms, alongside climate and infrastructure development priorities, with a view to support its long-term growth objectives. It will provide expertise and support, primarily to Ministry of Finance, with some assistance expected to be provided to a small number of state governments and other Indian agencies (more details in the ToR). The programme will engage in areas where the UK is well-placed to make the greatest strategic impact: (i) private finance and reforms to the business environment; (ii) public finance; and (iii) high quality, low carbon, and resilient infrastructure/strengthened business environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e559900-61cd-483b-acb4-0877a896541d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,199,715 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,699,715 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e559900-61cd-483b-acb4-0877a896541d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e559900-61cd-483b-acb4-0877a896541d
  1st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/293926ce-9954-416c-aa7e-845cb0abd19b
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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