Economics for Foreign Policy

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Published: Aug 10, 2026

Updated: Aug 10, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, Youth and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Data Analytics, Knowledge Management and Program Evaluation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.1 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 15, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The contract is for the development and delivery of an online course designed to equip FCDO staff with role-relevant practitioner level economics knowledge and boost their analytical skills. Upon completion, learners will know how to critically appraise data, scrutinise relevant economic indicators, understand how evaluation can support FCDO’s work, and use robust evidence to inform decision-making. Further details are provided in the tender pack.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 075945-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued 283 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 28 currently open and 148 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 075945-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. You have 36 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £2,100,000 - £2,100,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.