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title: "PA23 UK1 - Pipeline Notice - Development Advisory Framework (DAF)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c4e7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# PA23 UK1 - Pipeline Notice - Development Advisory Framework (DAF)

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c4e7

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the planning stage of procuring a Development Advisory Framework (DAF) to succeed the current Evaluation and Advisory Consultancy and Delivery Services 2 (EACDS2) Framework. This initiative is detailed in the pipeline notice, with the planning update released on 7th July 2026. The procurement, valued at approximately £30 million, is set within the services category and involves an open procurement method. Located in London, the framework is geared towards foreign economic-aid-related and diplomatic services. Businesses have until 28th September 2026 to prepare for the upcoming procurement process, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st March 2027, continuing through to 28th February 2029, with the possibility of extension till 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing advisory, analytical, and professional services, especially those experienced in international development and foreign economic aid. The procurement process is open, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs able to offer innovative solutions aligned with FCDO's international development portfolio needs. Companies capable of conducting scoping studies, business case development, and innovative strategy input will find this framework beneficial to expand their government contract engagements and enhance their profile within international advisory services.

## Notice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) intends to procure a Development Advisory Framework (DAF) to succeed the existing Evaluation and Advisory Consultancy and Delivery Services 2 (EACDS2) Framework. The DAF is expected to provide access to a range of suitably qualified advisory, analytical and professional services to support the design and development of FCDO's international development portfolio, including but not limited to, scoping studies, business case development and input into new and innovative thinking across the range of FCDO priorities. The framework is expected to be accessible across FCDO and potentially other UK Government departments using ODA and Non-ODA funds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063522-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| 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

- 75210000 - Foreign affairs and other services
- 75211100 - Diplomatic services
- 75211110 - Consular services
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 09:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063522-2026
- 7 Jul 2026 at 09:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063514-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063522-2026
  7th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063514-2026
  7th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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