Planning

PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT TO BRITISH NATIONALS FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Dec 2020 at 15:54

Planning

30 Nov 2020 at 15:17

Planning

30 Nov 2020 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is planning to re-tender the contract titled "Psycho-Social Support to British Nationals Following Major Disasters." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a value of £315,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2024. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future opportunity notice published on 30 November 2020. The delivery location is specified as London, SW1A 2AH, United Kingdom. For further details, stakeholders can refer to the contact person, Avinash Sharma, via email at Avinash.Sharma@fcdo.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psycho-social support services, particularly those experienced in crisis management and trauma-related interventions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly well-suited for their capabilities. Companies that successfully compete may enhance their visibility and contribute to the welfare of British nationals during international emergencies, subsequently positioning themselves for future government contracts in related fields.

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Notice Title

PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT TO BRITISH NATIONALS FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS

Notice Description

The FCDO are looking to re tender the Crisis Management Department PST contract. The Pyscho-Social Support Teams (PST) are highly trained individuals who deploy overseas with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) Rapid Deployment Teams (RDTs) during crises to respond to events which have resulted in significant trauma and/or loss of life to British nationals. Recent deployments have been to the shootings in Tunisia, explosion in Beirut and Covid-19 cruise ship repatriation flights. PST members are able to assess the requirement for and provide emotional support to British nationals overseas in any given situation and also provide support to RDT members as necessary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de26e9b0-e725-45e0-a81d-d3a51d629d41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4faa8f8a-f296-4513-a028-2cfe97000fcb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Avinash Sharma
Contact Email
avinash.sharma@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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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