Planning

PFRU is actively seeking a strategic communications agency to assist the GoU in developing a compelling narrative around the widespread abduction of Ukrainian children. This narrative is strategically chosen for its universal appeal and relevance as a common concern, aiming to engage key nations in the Global South. The campaign seeks to underscore the human rights implications and foster dialogue in the target country, emphasizing the need to uphold human dignity in the times of crisis. The estimated maximum procurement amount within this BPA will be approximately 500,000 GBP.

CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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Planning

04 Mar 2024 at 07:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Planning stage of the procurement process involves Chemonics International, Inc., as the buyer seeking a strategic communications agency to develop a compelling narrative around the abduction of Ukrainian children. This procurement aims to engage key nations in the Global South, highlighting human rights implications and fostering dialogue in the target country. The procurement deadline for engagement is set for March 18, 2024.

This opportunity creates a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete for a research and development services contract. The procurement focuses on the category of research and development services, with an estimated maximum procurement amount of around 500,000 GBP. Businesses located in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa are well-suited to participate in this tender, aimed at addressing critical social issues.

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Notice Title

PFRU is actively seeking a strategic communications agency to assist the GoU in developing a compelling narrative around the widespread abduction of Ukrainian children. This narrative is strategically chosen for its universal appeal and relevance as a common concern, aiming to engage key nations in the Global South. The campaign seeks to underscore the human rights implications and foster dialogue in the target country, emphasizing the need to uphold human dignity in the times of crisis. The estimated maximum procurement amount within this BPA will be approximately 500,000 GBP.

Notice Description

Request for Information (RFI) #PFRU-RFI-2024-1 Interested vendors are requested to fill out the information based on the requested deliverables. When filling out vendors kindly asked to specify the list of services to be provided along with the pricing model (performance-based; hourly rates; retainer fees). For retainer fees, please specify the list of services to be provided to get the stipulated deliverables. PFRU will sign the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the vendor awarded under the second round of this tender, Invitation to Tender (ITT). For queries on this RFI procedure and on technical aspects, please contact the Procurement Department's Point of Contact as, pfruprocurement@chemonics.com An RFI technical meeting will be held online on March 12, 2024 @ 17:00 Ukraine local time | 15:00 UTC, all parties interested to attend should send their requests through this email: pfruprocurement@chemonics.com by or before 17:00 Ukraine local | 15:00 UTC time on March 11, 2024. All requested documents should be submitted to pfruprocurement@chemonics.com with the subject line "PFRU-RFI-2024-1 [Organisation name]"

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8df1c477-47e5-4536-8a76-77d8c8313600
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea955846-6c9f-4396-9d10-321b4d0dea18
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WASHINGTON
Postcode
EC1M 5QL
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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