Open tender

Technical Assistance for Global Trade Development

Contract value
£8m
Published 6 Aug 2026

FCDO seeks experienced organizations to provide technical assistance helping developing countries strengthen their participation in international trade and multilateral trade negotiations.

United Kingdom· LondonPublished 6 Aug 2026· TodayFind a Tender

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  • Contract value
    £8,000,000indicative
    Pounds sterling
  • Closing date
    Rolling
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  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom
    London

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6 August 2026
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Brief

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) seeks qualified organizations to deliver the Global Trading System (GTS) contract, part of the Growth Community of Expertise programme. This initiative provides technical assistance to help developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) participate more effectively in international trade and achieve inclusive, export-led growth. Key deliverables include: technical advisory support for international trade negotiations; capacity building to strengthen engagement with the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other trade bodies; and policy, legal and technical assistance for implementing and maximizing benefits from international trade agreements. FCDO welcomes applications from organizations with relevant trade and development expertise, including SMEs and consortia. An Early Market Engagement Event is scheduled for Friday, 21 August at 10am UK time to discuss requirements further. The procurement route will be determined following market feedback. Interested suppliers (prime contractors or subcontractors) should register at the provided link.

Track record

5 awards · 5 winners
Open field

No single supplier dominates the field.

In this category, FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE has awarded 5 contracts to 5 suppliers.

Across this category, the most active winners are BRUKER UK LIMITED, Maurice Johnson and Partners, DE_ALTEN SWITZERLAND AG — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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