Tender

Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship: India and Western Balkans

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 May 2021 at 09:47

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Mar 2021 at 22:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is initiating the procurement process for the Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship, aimed at providing administrative services for a fellowship programme over a duration of three years, from August 2021 to July 2024, with an optional two-year extension. The estimated total value of this contract is £1,200,000, averaging approximately £240,000 per year depending on participant numbers. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 7th June 2021.

This opportunity allows businesses with expertise in administrative services and educational programme delivery to bid, particularly those experienced in managing international fellowship programmes or training initiatives. Companies with a focus on cyber security education, especially those well-versed in engaging with mid-career professionals, would be especially well-suited to participate. This contract not only opens the door for potential growth in the educational sector but also presents an opportunity to enhance services catering to diverse geographical regions including India and Western Balkans countries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship: India and Western Balkans

Notice Description

The Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship is a fellowship opportunity within the Chevening Programme. The requirement is for the provision of administrative services to run the Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship in Financial Years 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24 (with an optional two year extension in Financial Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026). Estimated total value: PS1,200,000 over 5 years (approx. PS240,000 per year, depending on number of participants) Additional information: The FCDO (the Authority) is looking to put in place a contract with a supplier for the provision of administrative services to run two short educational programme for mid-career professionals. The first programme is for professionals from India and the second for professionals from Western Balkans countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia). The successful course provider will be awarded a contract to run the Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship in Financial Years 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24 (April to March). The ideal timing of the India programme is a start date of end March in all three years. The expected date for the start of the first course is end- March 2022.For the Western Balkans programme the programme usually starts in January each year, however timelines are flexible and will be reviewed. The intention of the Scholarship Unit and Commercial is to start a tender process for a new 3+2yr contract in March 2021 and award around end June 2021. This would allow time for the winning provider to collaborate with the Chevening Secretariat and the Embassies and advertise the programmes in August 2021 for applications and select new Fellows for the 2022 intakes. However, Covid-19 has impacted the delivery of the course in 2020 and 2021, and consequently the first course under this contract may be required to start later. Additional information: Important Information for all Potential Suppliers In order to participate and gain access to all documentation in relation to this procurement, potential suppliers should access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, available via the below link. URL: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Once logged in, search for project reference Project_6374 / itt_4309 If a potential supplier is not registered on the portal, click the link above to be taken to the home page, click the "Click here to register!" button, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete registration. Registration takes approximately 5 minutes and is free of charge. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Potential suppliers should note that two-factor authentication will be required to access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, which requires Google Authenticator to be downloaded onto a mobile device. For more information in relation to two-factor authentication, a guide can be accessed by clicking the link on the home page of the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dccafcd-e1e3-4b75-893e-5c86ae7b8277
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3448ccf7-7c99-4291-9786-7ea1aa29f08b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natasha.mardinian@fcdo.gov.uk, natasha.mardinian@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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