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Measuring Fraud in Overseas Aid: Options and Method;

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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18 Jul 2022 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has recently completed a tender process for a contract titled "Measuring Fraud in Overseas Aid: Options and Method." This project focuses on evaluating methods to measure fraud within overseas aid, with a contract value of £23,250 lasting three months, starting from April 12, 2022, and concluding on July 12, 2022. The tender period ended on February 23, 2022, and the project falls under the industry category of system quality assurance assessment and review services. The contract was awarded to the University of Portsmouth on April 11, 2022, and the award notice was published on July 18, 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in system quality assurance and fraud assessment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide innovative solutions in assessing and mitigating fraud risks in aid programmes would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in projects with governmental bodies like the FCDO can enhance a business's credibility and broaden its portfolio, making it an advantageous opportunity for those looking to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Measuring Fraud in Overseas Aid: Options and Method;

Notice Description

The purpose of this review is to support the FCDO in its commitment to gain a better understanding of options and methods measuring fraud in overseas aid. Contract duration - 3 months with option to extend for another month.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87178463-1f05-4da8-a6d5-c236511af906
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070a362-5e8e-4d27-8297-e1899439a776
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for a Quatation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2022 - 12 Jul 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 2AN
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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