Tender

PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT TO BRITISH NATIONALS FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

07 Dec 2020 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2020 at 14:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently engaged in the procurement process for a tender titled "Psycho-Social Support to British Nationals Following Major Disasters." This initiative, which falls under the health and social work services sector, is focused on providing essential support to British nationals during crises such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and civil unrest. The tender was published on 7th December 2020, with a contract value of £315,000, and the submission deadline for bids is set for 8th January 2021. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2021 and will last until 31st March 2024. The procurement method adopted for this opportunity is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in crisis management and psychological support services. Companies equipped to respond to urgent humanitarian needs, particularly those with experience in providing support during international incidents, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office seeks highly trained professionals capable of deploying rapidly to offer emotional assistance and expertise in complex situations, making this a suitable opportunity for businesses with a strong track record in crisis support, social services, and international operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT TO BRITISH NATIONALS FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS

Notice Description

A key FCDO priority is to protect our people including at times of crisis through effective and swift crisis response. Crises can include terrorist attacks, natural disasters, civil unrest, and large-scale accidents, all of which can leave large numbers of British nationals in need of urgent help. The Pyscho-Social Support Teams (PST) are highly trained individuals who deploy overseas with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) Rapid Deployment Teams (RDTs) during crises to respond to events which have resulted in significant trauma and/or loss of life to British nationals. Recent deployments have been to the shootings in Tunisia, explosion in Beirut and Covid-19 cruise ship repatriation flights. PST members are able to assess the requirement for and provide emotional support to British nationals overseas in any given situation and also provide support to RDT members as necessary Additional information: For full access to the Invitation To Tender documents, please go to the FCDO proprietary e-procurement system, Jaggaer: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Registration is required, takes approximately 10 minutes and is free of charge. Once registered, please search for itt_4074

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5437440a-1d10-4126-af62-83cc96e6058b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Additional Buyers

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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