Thinking and Working Politically Facility (Bangladesh)

A Prior Information Notice
by FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5.5 year
Value
£2M
Sector
DEFENCE
Published
03 Dec 2025
Delivery
01 May 2026 to 30 Sep 2031
Deadline
02 Mar 2026 17:00

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Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking a supplier who can support the British High Commission in Dhaka (BHCD) in its application of Thinking and Working Politically (TWP) methods to maximise its impact in Bangladesh. The TWP Facility will support the UK’s objective of building state capacity in Bangladesh through modern partnerships. BHC Dhaka is shifting the approach of its development portfolio away from service delivery and towards system strengthening. A deeper understanding of political economy, institutions and support for local reform champions and processes will help to unlock system strengthening and deepen state capacity. The supplier will provide a range of products and services to BHC Dhaka teams including (but not limited to): - Political Economy Analysis and Institutional Analysis on-demand in specific sectors and policy design/policy delivery problems - Support for Theory of Change workshops and sector strategies, with a specific focus on political economy and political feasibility - Capacity-building for implementing partners of programmes on TWP including PEA and IA - Regular engagement with implementing partners to deliver TWP, depending on the level of expertise

Renewal Options

This contract may be extended by 12 months with zero value subject to need assessment and supplier performance.

CPV Codes

  • 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

The route to market for this contract is not yet determined and FCDO will be using market feedback from the Early Market Engagement event (https://forms.office.com/e/LSdqLfcdVt) to inform the decision. The route to market stated in this notice is therefore subject to change. FCDO cannot guarantee that interested suppliers will be eligible to participate in the route to market that is ultimately selected. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05ed7f
  • FTS 079144-2025

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