Planning

Consular Partnership - Welfare support for British detainees overseas

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Planning

19 Dec 2018 at 12:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is planning a procurement process for a contract titled "Consular Partnership - Welfare support for British detainees overseas." This initiative falls under the welfare services sector and is primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The planned contract is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will continue until 31st December 2022, with an estimated total value of £840,000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice having already been published on 19th December 2018.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing welfare services, particularly those with expertise in supporting vulnerable populations in challenging circumstances. Organisations with non-profit backgrounds or those experienced in working with detention services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this partnership could not only enhance their service offerings but also expand their reach within the humanitarian sector, thereby fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consular Partnership - Welfare support for British detainees overseas

Notice Description

The FCO's consular service supports British people around the world when they most need our help. Last year, (FY 2017/18), consular staff provided assistance in 22,000 new consular cases, and managed over 7000 ongoing cases.the FCO works in partnership with other organisations to provide specialist assistance to British nationals abroad, which the FCO is not able to provide. Partnerships are with non-profit charities or non-governmental organisations.One of the partnerships is for the welfare of British nationals in detention overseas. Last year (FY 2017/18), consular staff worked on 5,287 cases involving arrests and detentions. There are currently over 2,300 British nationals detained around the world. Proposals are invited from organisations with relevant expertise to form a partnership with the FCO's Consular Directorate in its objective to seek to maintain and improve the quality of life of British nationals detained overseas, to ensure conditions meet at least minimum standards, and their basic welfare needs are met.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-033dedd3-2786-42f7-975c-350eedb6e757
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf4ced5-65ba-47fb-93f6-a3fc06dfb65b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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