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Call for concept notes: Policy responses to address conflict economies in borderlands

CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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11 Sep 2025 at 08:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Chemonics International, Inc. is titled "Call for concept notes: Policy responses to address conflict economies in borderlands" and falls under the industry category of research services as classified by CPV code 73110000. The tender is being conducted using an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at 10:00 BST. This opportunity invites applications for developing 4-8 research projects aimed at providing actionable insights into policy and programme interventions across conflict-affected borderlands. The contract is set to commence on 30 December 2025 and conclude on 31 December 2026, with the project location being London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research services, particularly those with expertise in conflict dynamics, borderland policies, and cross-border trade. Organisations and individuals are eligible to apply, with funding support available up to £120,000 per award, which could fuel business growth by engaging in high-impact research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit from participating in this tender, given their adaptability and innovative approaches in delivering specialised solutions in complex scenarios relating to governance and economic activities in conflict-affected areas.

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Notice Title

Call for concept notes: Policy responses to address conflict economies in borderlands

Notice Description

This XCEPT Research Fund (XRF) call for proposals will support the development of 4-8 research projects that examine policy and programme interventions in conflict-affected borderlands, with a particular focus on surfacing actionable insights to address challenges related to conflict economies and how licit/illicit economic activity intersects with conflict and governance in borderlands. This Call for Concept Notes is designed to respond to and build on past borderland and cross-border conflict dynamics highlighted in XCEPT-supported research to date, generating more focused analysis on policy responses or approaches that address the linkages between borderland conflict economies and the local, national and transnational drivers of conflict, as well as actionable recommendations for their improvement. Proposals should make clear how the research will assess concrete policy tools, mechanisms, or strategies (whether past, existing or proposed) in response to borderland and cross-border conflict dynamics, and bring forward key considerations for more effective policy and programme design. This might include: 1. Policies, tools, or initiatives designed to address the ways that licit/illicit economic activity intersects with conflict and governance in borderlands, including local, national, or inter-/transnational regulatory and oversight mechanisms; cross-border trade initiatives and regulation, including domestic or international taxation, financial, and trade policies or interventions; etc. 2. Aspects of stabilisation and security policies and interventions that address conflict economies in borderlands, including cross-border security cooperation, border management, maritime interdiction, and/or peace operations and interventions led by regional organisations or other ad hoc coalitions, etc. 3. Aspects of governance or livelihood policies and interventions that address conflict economies in borderlands, including anti-corruption and transparency initiatives, alternative livelihoods programming, or cross-border or regional coordination - as well as national or local initiatives. Funding support up to PS120,000 is available per award, depending on the scope of the research and methods employed. Applications are welcome from both individuals and organisations. Interested applicants can read more about this opportunity here: https://www.xcept-research.org/grants_post/call-for-concept-notes-policy-responses-to-address-conflict-economies-in-borderlands/ The deadline for submission is Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 10:00 BST.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-185a54f5-6b40-465e-afbd-a41396b5a58e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6567abe-9585-47d0-8c20-30cae7c4af5a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1M 5QL
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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