--- title: "International Multi-Disciplinary Framework (IMDF)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03188d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03188d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03188d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03188d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" 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-h6vhtk-03188d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03188d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03188d.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is planning a new procurement process titled "International Multi-Disciplinary Framework (IMDF)" which falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the tender process expected to commence in the coming months. The new framework aims to integrate existing frameworks into a comprehensive solution for humanitarian and development programmes, with a projected value of £3.5 billion. A market engagement event is scheduled for March 2022, with feedback invited from potential suppliers. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should express their interest by registering via the specified link before the engagement event. This framework offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the humanitarian and development sectors. Companies that provide services related to climate change, education, health, social development, and other relevant areas are well-positioned to compete. This is particularly beneficial for both existing market players and new entrants, including those considering partnerships through joint ventures or consortia. Participation in the market engagement exercise will allow suppliers to influence procurement strategies and align their offerings with the FCDO's needs, thereby increasing their chances of securing contracts as the framework evolves into a formal procurement process. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Although the framework agreement is almost certainly going to be broken into Lots, these are under review and the Early Market Engagement Event will also allow the authority to explore this with potential suppliers. Currently the Lots would potentially include; Climate Change and Environment Governance Education Human Development and Health Humanitarian Infrastructure Livelihoods Social Development Research Economic Development and Trade Finance and Investment All of the above will be related to the provision of humanitarian and development programmes and may be both ODA and non-ODA funded. Additional information: Please note that the value provided is currently indicative based on historical spend data that could be applicable to this framework. But future ODA spending on programmes through the framework is not clear at this moment in time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004593-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004593-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/fcdo/ - https://bit.ly/3uOW37i - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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