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    ContractsEvaluation of Growth Gateway and Manufacturing Africa Programmes
    Awarded contract

    Evaluation of Growth Gateway and Manufacturing Africa Programmes

    Awarded
    £449.1k
    Published 23 Jul 2026

    FCDO seeks an evaluator to assess and compare the Growth Gateway and Manufacturing Africa development programmes for their effectiveness in promoting inclusive economic growth through trade and investment.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 23 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £449.1k
    Published 23 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £449,112
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      9 Apr 2026
      5 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AA
      Agulhas Applied Knowledge
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    23 Jul 2026Today9 Apr 2026

    Brief

    The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking a qualified supplier to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and comparative analysis of two development programmes: Growth Gateway and Manufacturing Africa. Both programmes operate within the Economic Development and Private Sector Division (EDPD) and are designed to promote inclusive economic growth in partner countries through increased trade and investment opportunities. The evaluation will assess programme effectiveness, impact, implementation, and outcomes to inform future development strategy. Suppliers should have experience in programme evaluation, development economics, trade and investment analysis, and comparative assessment methodologies. This opportunity is open to organisations with expertise in evaluating development initiatives in emerging markets.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    80ba2f0b-e851-4079-925f-5115f8e3046d-907827
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    Buyer
    FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
    Sector
    Research & Innovation