Award

Chagossians Higher Education Bursaries Scheme

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

27 Aug 2024 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has finalised the award for the Chagossians Higher Education Bursaries Scheme. This scheme, within the "Foreign economic-aid-related services" industry category, aims to extend educational support to Chagossians for the 24/25 academic year and beyond. The awarded contract, valued at £3,000,000 GBP, involves Middlesex International (Mauritius) Ltd, operating as Middlesex University. The procurement stage is "Award", and the relevant contract period will run from 23 July 2024 to 22 July 2029. Locations impacted include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This open procedure (above threshold) procurement was conducted to ensure continued support for the Chagossian community after the previous contract ends in August 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in foreign economic-aid-related services, particularly those capable of managing educational bursaries for disadvantaged communities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract especially suitable. Engaging in such a project can enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their capacity to manage large-scale, impactful international educational programmes. The collaboration with FCDO and an esteemed educational institution like Middlesex University Mauritius can further positioned businesses to expand their reach and secure future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chagossians Higher Education Bursaries Scheme

Notice Description

Award Notice for Chagossians Higher Education Bursaries Scheme Chagossians are the former inhabitants of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) / Chagos Archipelago. In 2016, the UK Government made a commitment to provide PS40m of support to the Chagossian community. As part of this commitment, FCDO have funded a number of projects in the UK and Mauritius, including a bursary scheme for Chagossians with Middlesex University Mauritius (MUM). FCDO's contract with MUM will end in August 2024. To date, 11 Chagossians have benefitted from bursaries awarded by MUM. The purpose of the tender was to ensure FCDO continue their support for the community by putting in place a further scheme for Chagossians to benefit from higher education for the 24/25 academic year and beyond.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e87634d-45e9-47ad-befe-9e4eff5e854a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2029 Over 5 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
Nicola Burleigh
Contact Email
nicola.burleigh@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+00

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

MIDDLESEX INTERNATIONAL (MAURITIUS) LTD OPERATING AS MIDDLESEX U

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