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

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

20th January 2025 16:39:00 PM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-c88e812f-250f-420e-90d5-89cd84e0e4a7

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Restricted Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

75211200

CPV Division(s)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services
Awarding Authority

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

martha.selvaratnam@fcdo.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

King Charles Street

London

SW1A 2AH

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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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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