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Economics for Foreign Policy

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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract to UCL Consultants LTD for the development and delivery of an online course titled Economics for Foreign Policy. This initiative is designed to provide FCDO staff with practitioner level economics knowledge and enhanced analytical skills, enabling them to critically appraise data, scrutinize economic indicators, and utilize robust evidence to inform decision-making and evaluation processes. The contract is valued at 2,100,000 GBP excluding VAT, with an initial performance period running from October 19, 2026, to September 11, 2029, and a potential extension available until 2033. Identified by solicitation number ocds-h6vhtk-060cb3 and NAICS code 611430, the project focuses on boosting the internal capacity of the agency through specialized professional training.

General Info

UCL Consultants LTD will provide FCDO economics training for 2.1 million GBP.

Agency

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

611430 - Professional and Management Development Training

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

UCL Consultants

Award Issued Date

09/30/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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Economics for Foreign Policy - Contract Award Notice

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AwardedSep 30

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AgencyForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Organization / AgencyForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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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.

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