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Ecuador Prevent

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23 Oct 2023 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the "Ecuador Prevent" project to Torchlight Group Ltd. The project focuses on disrupting the OCG business model in Guayaquil, Ecuador, with a special emphasis on the cocaine market to safeguard vulnerable individuals. The contract value is £1,055,922, with a procurement method of selective and a contract period from October 31, 2023, to March 31, 2025.

This opportunity, awarded under the Conflict, Stability & Security Fund framework, is suited for businesses in the research and development consultancy services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete. The tender period ended on September 29, 2023, with a delivery location covering various regions including the United Kingdom, European countries, and other territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ecuador Prevent

Notice Description

This project will focus on disrupting the OCG business model by targeting the drivers and enablers of SOC in Guayaquil, Ecuador, with a particular focus (though not exclusively) on the cocaine market The Project objective is to deliver approaches that will safeguard vulnerable individuals (who are exploited by SOC criminals and networks) in Guayaquil. It is important to note the deteriorating security situation in Ecuador and therefore emphasise the importance of safeguarding. Additional information: Call-off awarded following further competition via the Conflict, Stability & Security Fund (CSSF) framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d89af81-3621-4a30-87c8-369a8c4e71a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d50256-c772-4a35-baa3-65ea3a378d49
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,055,922 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,055,922 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORCHLIGHT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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