Planning

CRISIS SUPPORT FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Apr 2020 at 14:51

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2020 at 14:48

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2020 at 14:44

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2020 at 15:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is initiating a procurement process for "Crisis Support for Crisis Management Department," categorized under crisis management services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 16 July 2020. The project aims to enhance the responsiveness of Rapid Deployment Teams tasked with supporting British nationals during crises, including terrorist attacks and natural disasters. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the FCO's procurement portal, JAGGAER, for further information and capability assessment.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in crisis management and psycho-social support services. Companies that offer training and support for first responders, as well as those equipped to provide emotional assistance in emergencies, would be well-positioned to compete. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their expertise and readiness to engage with government contracts focused on critical humanitarian responses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CRISIS SUPPORT FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Notice Description

A key FCO 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 can leave large numbers of British nationals in need of urgent help. If British nationals are involved in a large-scale crisis overseas, an FCO RDT (Rapid Deployment Team) may be deployed to the affected area. Each week 30 volunteers are on standby globally (London, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Americas), to deploy within 2 hours to assist the local Diplomatic Post in a consular emergency. RDTs were first introduced by the FCO after the Bali bombings that took place in 2002, which killed 202 people including 27 British nationals. The role of an RDT includes providing help to British nationals affected by the incident, and to the families of victims; establishing links with the local authorities and emergency services; and ensuring co-operation with other British agencies who are responding. RDT's consist of FCO personnel and supplier provided Pyscho-Social Support Teams (PST) The PST deploy with, and are considered part of, the RDTs. When PST deploy, they do so in pairs e.g. 2 PST members per RDT. Over the past 5 years, the PST has deployed 91 staff to 11 separate overseas incidents. Crisis Management Department (CMD) delivers RDT training in London three times per year. The PST provider is required to present on the RDT training course. They will run a session covering the theory of PST and how they will work with an RDT on deployment. The Pyscho-Social Support Teams (PST) are highly trained individuals who deploy overseas with Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Rapid Deployment Teams (RDT) during crises to locations where there has been significant trauma and/or loss of life to British nationals. Past deployments have included Tunisia, Thailand, and Algeria. PST members are able to assess the requirement for and provide emotional support to British nationals overseas in any given situation e.g. the tsunami in Thailand in 2004, the Sousse terrorism incident in 2015. They also provide support to RDT members as necessary. In addition to overseas deployments, the PST supplier deliver training three times per year, together with the FCO, to new members of the RDT. Additional information: Interested suppliers should register (if not already registered) on the FCO's proprietary procurement portal, JAGGAER (https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) and search for pqq_920 for further information and completion of a capability assessment. Registration takes approximately 5 (five) minutes and is free of charge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-912da448-6370-4678-bfb5-a124bbc955a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6239377-1933-4c01-a8dd-ba9bc7cd1787
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79430000 - Crisis management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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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