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Conference on Preventing and Countering Gender- Based Disinformation

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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05 Mar 2024 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for a provision of a multi-stakeholder event in Nairobi, Kenya. The contract involves the design, facilitation, and delivery of a 2.5-day conference on Preventing and Countering Gender-Based Disinformation in the context of Democratic Rollback. The total contract value is £110,000 GBP. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The tender period ended on January 5, 2024, and the contract period spans from January 23, 2024, to March 31, 2024.

This tender opportunity provides business growth prospects, particularly for businesses involved in event services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the National Democratic Institute being the current active supplier. The event services category and the emphasis on preventing gender-based disinformation present a niche opportunity for interested businesses to contribute to a critical social issue while expanding their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conference on Preventing and Countering Gender- Based Disinformation

Notice Description

FCDO has awarded a contract for a provision of a multi-stakeholder event in Nairobi, Kenya. The Supplier will design, facilitate and deliver a 2.5 day conference on Preventing and Countering Gender-Based Disinformation in the context of Democratic Rollback. The Supplier will produce a Concept Note and complete all preparatory work ahead of the conference; manage all logistics and hospitality required for attendees: act as lead facilitator during the event; and present a comprehensive read-out of key messages & next steps post-event to relevant stakeholders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3341fc0f-82aa-499e-8b84-8ad917125f18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045189e7-16ca-4353-99d2-0b92172078cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2024 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE

Further Information

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