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CSSF Ethiopia: Countering Disinformation Activity

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 Oct 2023 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract for the project "CSSF Ethiopia: Countering Disinformation Activity" aimed at better understanding disinformation activity in Ethiopia. The contract, valued at £264,176 GBP, was awarded to DAI Global UK Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on September 6, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to run from October 25, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The contracting authority is the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office based in London, England.

This contract offers business growth opportunities for firms providing services related to electronic information services and research consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for this procurement opportunity. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and other regions can participate, as the delivery addresses encompass various countries. Interested parties can find more information on this contract on the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's website.

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Notice Title

CSSF Ethiopia: Countering Disinformation Activity

Notice Description

A project aimed at better understanding disinformation activity in Ethiopia and subsequently countering and reducing it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f1eba01-1d5b-450b-bc9e-a0259298dcf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e36eacb-23a1-482d-86ea-d211d320d349
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

64216200 - Electronic information services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,176 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£264,176 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 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
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

DAI GLOBAL

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