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CSSF: Investigative journalism Scoping in Caribbean

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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05 Mar 2020 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "CSSF: Investigative journalism Scoping in Caribbean," aimed at delivering a scoping report on the media sector to identify programming opportunities for promoting investigative journalism related to serious organised crime and corruption in the Caribbean. This tender falls under the category of research consultancy services and has a total contract value of £45,000. The contract period was from 15th January 2020 to 31st March 2020, with a competitive quotation method employed due to its below-threshold status. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to BBC Media Action on 13th January 2020.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in research, consultancy, and investigative services. Firms with expertise in media analysis and political research in the Caribbean region will find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to enhance their service offerings and contribute to projects that support transparency and accountability in journalism. The focus on investigative journalism also opens avenues for businesses involved in capacity building and training within the media sector.

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Notice Title

CSSF: Investigative journalism Scoping in Caribbean

Notice Description

Delivery of a scoping report providing political analysis of the media sector to identify programming opportunities to promote investigative journalism in relation to SOC and corruption in the Caribbean region

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-242d29c4-4cbe-4375-b1d9-c0fad28a194d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a591e1f6-211b-4bc3-b73d-88c18d470d0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BBC MEDIA ACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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