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Enhance journalistic capability in Russia through themed press tours

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Sep 2017 at 06:44

Tender

11 Jul 2017 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Enhance journalistic capability in Russia through themed press tours." This initiative falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services, specifically targeting education and training services. The process began with the publication of the tender on 11th July 2017, with a tender period ending on 31st July 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £80,000, commenced on 4th September 2017 and is set to run until 31st March 2018, with activities intended to enhance the skills of Russian journalists and influencers regarding UK journalistic standards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those experienced in international media relations or cultural exchange programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider their capabilities in implementing educational initiatives, tour logistics, and cultural sensitivity, making them well-suited to compete for similar future projects aimed at fostering international journalism skills.

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Notice Title

Enhance journalistic capability in Russia through themed press tours

Notice Description

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is looking for an implementer or consortia to scope, design, deliver and evaluate a programme of themed tours to the UK by Russian journalists and on-line influencers. The main objective is to use British expertise to support and develop quality journalism in Russia by enabling Russian journalists and on-line influencers to develop their skills and capacity whilst contributing to a greater understanding of UK journalistic standards and ethics. Expected deliverables and outputs: Selection of journalists and on-line influencers; Programme preparation; Programme implementation and monitoring.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-222052e4-ec97-4bee-8ebb-f250d51f66bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2525d4-c6e3-44dc-9763-ff84a8f4732d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 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 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

REUTERS FOUNDATION CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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