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PO 8512 - African Cities Research Contract Award

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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28 Oct 2020 at 07:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the award process for the "PO 8512 - African Cities Research Contract," valued at £32,101,144. This contract falls within the category of foreign economic-aid-related services and is intended to generate knowledge and evidence regarding African cities to enhance economic development and poverty reduction policies. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the contract period runs from 1st October 2020 to 30th September 2026. The contract was formally awarded on 30th September 2020, with all relevant documentation made available through the FCDO Supplier Portal.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in research, urban planning, or economic development services focused on Africa. Companies that can cater to the needs of governments and organisations looking to implement effective poverty alleviation strategies would be well-suited to engage. The procurement process also encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), offering them a chance to contribute to impactful projects within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PO 8512 - African Cities Research Contract Award

Notice Description

The objective of the programme is to produce new knowledge and evidence on African 'cities as systems' which leads to the development of, and investment in, more effective economic development and poverty reduction policies and programmes in African cities, by FCDO and its partners. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8de6a87-f04f-442c-aa7b-22a47848a3c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72efa49b-d527-4798-8f61-b89777a69892
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
£32,101,144 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,101,144 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
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
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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