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

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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20 Jan 2025 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded the National Baseline Assessment (NBA) on the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This contract, under the foreign economic-aid-related services category, involved the evaluation of the UNGPs' implementation in the UK and its various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement followed a restricted procedure and had an end date for tenders on 17 January 2025, with the contract period running from 20 January 2025 to 9 December 2025. The total value of the contract was £139,000, and the awarded supplier was the University of Nottingham as of 20 January 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in policy analysis, human rights law, and compliance consulting. Businesses with expertise in international human rights, government policy, and legal frameworks would be well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this project. Moreover, SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) can also find these types of contracts beneficial, providing avenues to establish and expand their influence within key governmental and international policy domains.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The notice is for the National Baseline Assessment (NBA) on the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The contract will provide technical assistance to achieve NBA's primary objective which is to assess the current level of implementation of the UNGPs across the UK, by the UK government and UK businesses. This will focus on three pillars of the UNGPs - 1. State Duty to Protect 2. Business Responsibility to Respect 3. Access to Remedy. The programme will clearly identify measures taken by the UK Government that support business adherence with international and regional human rights standards, as well as steps taken that ensure access to remedy for victims. This will include analysis of policy, legislation and programming (including Overseas Development Assistance). The NBA will identify possible legal and policy gaps in current measures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c88e812f-250f-420e-90d5-89cd84e0e4a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4765c770-b5d5-4cdc-bbdc-4958fead62eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 9 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
martha.selvaratnam@fcdo.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
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

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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