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UK Engagement with State Mediators - Roundtable Series

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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26 Apr 2024 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process titled "UK Engagement with State Mediators - Roundtable Series" within the services industry category. The contract, awarded to SHAIKH GROUP LTD, was for facilitating three urgent roundtable meetings between the UK and Foreign Affairs Ministers and officials from other governments. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of 102,404 GBP. The tender period ended on 6th November 2023, and the contract period spanned from 13th November 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This tender opportunity, awarded to SHAIKH GROUP LTD, provides business growth potential for suppliers in the services industry, particularly those experienced in event services. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete in this type of procurement process. Interested businesses should note the location of delivery addresses in British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, where the roundtable meetings will take place.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Engagement with State Mediators - Roundtable Series

Notice Description

FCDO has awarded a Contract for a Supplier to facilitate three urgent roundtable meetings between the UK and Foreign Affairs Ministers and officials from other governments. The meetings will focus on the growing role played by state mediators with regional influence in managing or resolving conflicts. Outcomes from the roundtables will be captured in reports by the Supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c15828d6-05a8-4ce7-a7d8-0771e719fe72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82569a4-dd87-4c76-a030-4d136f075e64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,404 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,404 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAIKH GROUP

Further Information

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