AwardedAwarded 1 October 2026
Economics for Foreign Policy
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Central government
In brief
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office awarded training and education work to UCL Consultants Ltd (The Ear Institute) on 1 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,100,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 35 months, up to 83 months with extensions, starting 12 October 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| UCL Consultants Ltd (The Ear Institute) 4 bids received | £2,100,000 | Awarded 1 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 005935-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 075945-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 093973-2026
About the buyer
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeLast 12 months
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From notice 005935-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 January 2026, last updated 5 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 October 2026.