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National Baseline Assessment (NBA) of the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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27 Sep 2024 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a tender for an independent supplier to conduct a National Baseline Assessment (NBA) on the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, invites suppliers to assess and report on the UK’s adherence to the UNGPs across its key pillars: State Duty to Protect, Business Responsibility to Respect, and Access to Remedy. This contract, valued at £139,000, spans multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 13:00 BST on 11 October 2024, with the contract period running from 9 December 2024 to 9 December 2025. The procurement process follows a "Below Threshold, two stage approach." The primary industry category for this tender is "foreign economic-aid-related services" (CPV code 75211200).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in human rights assessments, foreign aid, and compliance services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, providing a pathway for growth through governmental contracts. Companies proficient in human rights due diligence (HRDD) and those with experience in implementing and assessing compliance with international standards would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain valuable government project experience, and positively impact human rights practices both within the UK and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Baseline Assessment (NBA) of the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Notice Description

This notice for the SQ for National Baseline Assessment (NBA) of the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The purpose of this Contract is for an independent supplier to carry out a National Baseline Assessment (NBA) on the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The assessment will cover all three pillars of the UNGPs: State Duty to Protect, Business Responsibility to Respect, and Access to Remedy. An NBA will clearly identify measures taken by Government that support business compliance with international and regional human rights standards and identify possible gaps in current measures. It will also assess to what extent UK businesses have committed to respecting human rights, including by carrying out voluntary HRDD, and providing effective remedies for abuses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3052f7c-27cc-46cf-8c4a-a5a420533394
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed67783f-28a4-4222-814e-9b4e1d1efd1f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Below Threshold, two stage approach
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 9 Dec 2025 1-2 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
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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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