II.2.1) Title

Climate and Nature >£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Health and Humanitarian >£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Education, Gender and Social Inclusion >£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Economic Development and Trade >£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Finance and Investment >£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Research >£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Governance and Conflict >£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Climate and Nature <£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Health and Humanitarian <£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Education, Gender and Social Inclusion <£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Economic Development and Trade <£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Finance and Investment <£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Research <£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

II.2.1) Title

Governance and Conflict <£7m

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM95

Main site or place of performance:

Global

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

FCDO sought a Supplier to deliver a 24-month Framework Agreement of up to GBP 1 500 000 000 (GBP 3 000 000 000 inclusive of all extension and scale up options) from December 2023 until December 2025 to enable FCDO to access advice, expertise and delivery capacity in a cost efficient and effective manner across multiple thematic areas. It will enable FCDO to commission multi-disciplinary teams of quality professionals to design, manage and deliver international development programme services with greater agility and innovation whilst maintaining fair competition.

The value of each Lot (1-14) is unknown at this time; however, the total estimated Framework Agreement value will be managed across all 14 Lots up to a maximum budget of GBP 3 000 000 000.

The timeframe may be extended by up to an additional 2 x 12 months beyond the original 24 month term until December 2026 and then December 2027 subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum, and FCDO expects that competitive tenders based on the Terms of Reference (Volume 3 of the ITT Pack) will come in at a lower level.

The recipients of the services will be determined in each call-down contract. The services will be accessible by FCDO and other UK government departments that deliver programmes funded by UK Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Specific details of the procurement process followed were available to all suppliers in the ITT Pack via ITT_5435 and ITT_5436 on the FCDO Supplier Portal

https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk

An FCDO standard Framework Agreement was awarded.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Methodology - Call Down Capability / Weighting: 12.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Fund Management / Weighting: 7.5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Contract and Framework management / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Methodology - Lot Specific Technical Questions / Weighting: 25

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of the cost of your individual Total Daily Job Family Ceiling Rates. / Weighting: 28

Cost criterion: Mathematical calculation of competitiveness of the proposed % discounts in direct comparison to all Potential Suppliers in the lot competition / Weighting: 12

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Options to extend and increase value

Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of GBP 3 000 000 000 split across 14 lots. This figure includes a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots for the initial 24-month term and the possible 2 x 12-month extensions at a value of GBP 1 500 000 000 covering all fourteen lots. The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders. Please note that the estimated value above represents a maximum Framework value.

The timeframe may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers,

continuing need, availability of funding, and the agreement of the suppliers and FCDO.

Options on awarding places on the Framework.

Following the completion of the evaluation the Framework Agreement was offered to the Top 15 Potential Suppliers who met the required capability and achieved the highest combined Social Value Score, Technical Score, and Commercial score for each Lot.

In each Lot, with the exception of Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 20 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in any Lot was defined as when there are any capabilities relevant to that Lot (as per the Capability Matrix column B, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that fewer than 3 of the top 15 ranked suppliers for that Lot have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 15 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 16 to 20 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

For Lot 11, FCDO reserved the right to increase to 10 suppliers if FCDO determined that there was insufficient coverage in thematic expertise. Insufficient coverage in Lot 11 is defined as when there are any relevant capabilities (as per the Lot 11 Capability Matrix column A, see ITT Volume 3, Annex 3), that none of the top ranked 7 suppliers for Lot 11 have indicated they have capability to deliver (per the Capability Matrix returns). The suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would be awarded a place in the Lot if there is insufficient coverage amongst the top 7 ranked suppliers and adding the suppliers ranked 8 to 10 would increase the suppliers with the capability that has insufficient coverage by at least one supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

In the event that the highest combined Technical, Social Value, and Commercial Score resulted in a tie, the Contract/Framework Agreement would be offered to the Potential Supplier who achieved the highest overall score for the Technical criteria.

In the event that the highest scoring Potential Supplier declined to enter into the Contract/Framework Agreement, FCDO could choose to proceed to contract award with the next highest scoring Potential Supplier. This option was not exercised by FCDO following the evaluation process because the above criteria were not met.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lead Suppliers decided whether to bid for the High Value lot(s) or Low Value lot(s). The High Value lot(s) represents Tier 1, and the Low Value lot(s) represents Tier 2. Lead Suppliers selected which tier to bid on. Within a tier, Lead Suppliers could bid for one lot or multiple lots. An illustration of this was provided in Annex 6 of the Terms of Reference provided in the ITT Pack.

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