---
title: "Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Phase 4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ce1d"
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published: "2023-05-22"
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# Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Phase 4

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ce1d

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office in the UK has initiated a tender titled "Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) Phase 4" in the services category for research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender, with a value of £10,500,000, focuses on scrutinizing UK ODA spend through independent reviews and high-quality reports. The tender involves a selective procurement method with a contract duration of 1440 days. The closing date for submissions is 7th July 2023, and the invitation for second-stage bids is scheduled for 28th July 2023.

This procurement opportunity by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office presents a chance for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and programme management. Companies with expertise in data collection, analysis, and high-quality report production are well-suited to compete. The focus on quality, social value, and anti-racism aligns with ICAI's objectives, offering opportunities for businesses committed to diversity and excellence in service delivery. Interested parties can access further details and submit bids electronically or in writing through the provided submission method.

## Notice

1.6 ICAI's objective is to scrutinize UK ODA spend by undertaking independent reviews of aid programmes and of issues affecting the delivery of UK aid. 1.7 A Supplier is required to produce relevant, high quality, independent, rigorous, evidence-based reviews of the UK government's ODA spending and activities, as directed by ICAI.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Supplier is required to produce relevant, high quality, independent, rigorous, evidence-based reviews of the UK government's ODA spending and activities, as directed by ICAI. ICAI will determine the annual work programme for the Supplier. ICAI will consult on the work programme with a range of stakeholders. This will include the UK Parliament, government, and development specialists. The work programme will be approved by Parliament's International Development Committee. Over the whole of Phase 4, the Supplier must be flexible and agile to respond to the emerging requirements of the work programme and evolving stakeholder requirements.

Renewal: This is phase 4 of ICAI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014438-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014438-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fcdo.gov.uk
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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