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PROJ10028 - Better Assistance in Crises (BASIC) Research Contract Award

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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16 Dec 2020 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is conducting the contract award for the "PROJ10028 - Better Assistance in Crises (BASIC) Research" initiative, which falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services. This procurement, valued at £9,936,270, is currently in the award stage, following the tender period that concluded on 22nd October 2019. The contract period is set to last from 19th October 2020 to 31st March 2024, with the award having been published on 16th December 2020. The delivery of services is to take place within the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and social protection services aimed at crisis assistance, particularly those that cater to vulnerable populations such as women, children, and individuals with disabilities. Suitable participants include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can leverage their capacity to provide innovative solutions relevant to the BASIC Research objectives. Engaging in this process may create pathways for further collaboration with the FCDO and enhance service delivery in critical sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROJ10028 - Better Assistance in Crises (BASIC) Research Contract Award

Notice Description

The overall objective of BASIC Research is to deliver and maximise uptake of new policy and operationally-relevant evidence on: why, how and when to use social protection approaches in different crises contexts, to deliver more effective and efficient social assistance so that vulnerable people, in particular women, children and people with disabilities, cope better with crises and meet their basic needs. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0304256c-05cf-4dac-a235-41756cf6145b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,936,270 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,936,270 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Public Enquiry Point
Contact Email
enquiry@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01355 844062

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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