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Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2021 at 12:52

Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2021 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Mar 2021 at 22:01

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship, initiated by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is a publicly funded initiative offering a total contract value of £1,500,000 for a period spanning from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2024. This fellowship programme, designed for mid-career professionals from South Asian nations, is currently in the award stage, having concluded the tender phase on 7 June 2021. The successful provider will administer educational services based in London, UK, with an emphasis on fostering leadership skills among participants.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and administrative support, particularly those with experience in providing training or fellowship programmes tailored for professionals in journalism or related fields. Companies that excel in delivering comprehensive educational infrastructure and mentorship collaborations would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on fostering international partnerships and enhancing the skills of emerging leaders in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship

Notice Description

The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship is a fellowship opportunity within the Chevening Programme. We now invite organisations that meet the criteria set out in this document to participate in this tending exercise. Chevening is the UK government's international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of awards - Scholarships and Fellowships. The scholarships are for one year Master's in any subject at a recognised UK University. The fellowships offer specifically designed courses aimed at mid-to-senior level professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in their specific field of work. The programmes are tailored short courses which run for approximately 8 weeks at a designated UK university. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. Numbering over 50,000 worldwide, Chevening Alumni are an influential and highly regarded group. They have an excellent record of rising to positions of leadership across a wide range of fields including politics, business, the media, civil society, science and technology, and academia. The primary objectives of the Chevening Fellowship programme are: - To promote UK political, economic and commercial interests in priority geographic regions - To promote UK institutions, culture and values - To forge lasting ties with future leaders, opinion formers and decision makers in politics, government, business, journalism, science and technology and civil society - To achieve outcomes aligned to FCDO priorities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667b4e33-6887-44f3-a0a6-d05385ef7c42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
1 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 30 Aug 2024 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
cpg.enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk, natasha.mardinian@fco.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

Further Information

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