Tender

Whistle-blower System S5 of the National Digital Platform (PDN)

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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22 Sep 2021 at 22:03

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22 Sep 2021 at 18:58

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22 Sep 2021 at 18:48

Tender

02 Sep 2021 at 20:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), represented by the British Embassy in Mexico City, is seeking to appoint a Service Supplier to provide technical support for the development of a Whistle-blower System as part of the National Digital Platform in Mexico. The procurement process, which falls under the category of IT services, is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 23:59 (Mexico City time) on 27 September 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 4 October 2021 and will run until 15 March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly in software development and consulting. Companies with expertise in creating information systems, especially those that facilitate administrative complaint processes and anti-corruption frameworks, will find this opportunity well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this project could enhance their experience and visibility within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts in the region.

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Notice Title

Whistle-blower System S5 of the National Digital Platform (PDN)

Notice Description

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021- 23:59HRS (MEXICO CITY TIME) REGION - Latin America (Mexico) The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (the Authority), represented by the British Embassy in Mexico City, seeks to appoint one Service Supplier to provide technical support to the Executive Secretariat of the National Anti-Corruption System (SESNA) for the development of the Whistle-blower System (S5). The supplier will work on the conceptualization and development of the form (first phase) that will be required to file a complaint for administrative offenses and acts of corruption. The system should simplify the presentation, processing and follow-up by the complainants, and generate relevant information for the National Anticorruption System. The work will be undertaken under the supervision of the Anti-Corruption, Digitalisation and Competition Policy Unit at the British Embassy in Mexico City, and the SESNA technical team, through regular planning and review meetings with the delivery partner to ensure that the work plans align with the Programme's vision and objectives, and review progress against these. The meetings may be remote or face-to-face, on a case by case scheme Active knowledge transfer is a deliverable to occur between the technical specialist and the Executive Secretariat of the National Anti-Corruption System (SESNA). The primary beneficiary of this project will be SESNA, as well as all the users of the PDN, which include citizens and civil servants. OBJECTIVE To create an Information System for the reception, transfer and follow-up of public complaints of administrative misconduct and acts of corruption. The system will be the only channel for the National Digital Platform to receive these types of complaints. Please submit your application by filling the documents required including and send them via e-mail to: Mexico.Political@fco.gov.uk It is important to fill out the Request For Quotation Form in its entirety, including Pricing Sheet. FCDO Terms & Conditions, Statement of Service Requirement (Terms of Reference), and Evaluation Criteria are attached seperately as PDF files. Consider that any email cannot exceed a maximum size limit of 10MB. If you are scanning documents - please save as PDF and 200pp resolution, please only use a higher resolution if the original scanned document isn't legible. Additional information: Answers to General Questions: 1. Regarding times and dates: All times and dates refer to Mexico City time. We encourage the interested providers to have an agenda compatible with working hours in Mexico City. 2. Submitting bid/application as natural person: Applications as a natural person, legal entity/person are wellcome. All interested persons must meet the general & technical qualifications described in the tender, as well as be in compliance with local tax requirements of the region where work will be conducted. 3. Signing Bona Fide Certificate and electronic signatures: Electronic signatures are accepted for submissions of tenders and bona fide certification. You may use Adobe PDF format for signatures and include as attachments when completing submission. 4. FCDO Terms & Conditions (Short Contract) and annexes: This Document is shared for referece purposes and serves as a general template for contract signing. Annexes will be selected and added to contract by the Authority once a provider is appointed. 5. Methodology and gender strategy: This should be included in the Action Plan or strategy provided by the interested applicant. Detailed requirement will be discussed with appointed Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b5cf336-0c39-4ade-aac6-a9cf73ba51aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc5a314-1d88-405b-a2f6-a35f03067484
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 15 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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