Award

Provision of OSCE Election Observation Monitors

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2021 at 10:13

Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 15:56

Planning

03 Mar 2021 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has established a single-supplier Framework Agreement with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) for the provision of Election Observation Monitors to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Election Observation Missions, with an estimated value of £3,000,000 over three years. This contract was awarded following a selective, two-stage procurement process based on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) evaluation. The contract period is from 27th October 2021 to 27th October 2024, with a notable deadline for the initial tender submission having closed on 6th September 2021, and a standstill period that allowed for potential challenges to the award decision expiring on 11th October 2021.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses experienced in providing recruitment and management services, particularly those with expertise in election observation and logistical support. Companies specialising in training, travel coordination, and professional services related to democratic processes would find this tender beneficial. With the established framework allowing for additional contracts with other suppliers, there is potential for further participation and collaboration, making this an attractive opportunity for small and medium enterprises looking to grow their presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of OSCE Election Observation Monitors

Notice Description

Please note that this is an award notice and the opportunity is now closed. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues this Contract Award Notice as it has established a single-supplier Framework Agreement with Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) for the provision of Election Observation Monitors to Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Election Observation Missions, under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCRs). The UK is a strong supporter of the OSCE Election Observation Missions (EOMs) carried out by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). The contribution of UK observers to EOMs demonstrates the UK's support for the work of ODIHR to promote democratic principles and institutions in the OSCE region. The FCDO has established a Framework Agreement with WFD to recruit and manage UK observers to ODIHR EOMs. WFD will: 1. Select, recruit, train and manage, on behalf of the FCDO, UK observers to the OSCE's ODIHR EOMs in OSCE participating States. 2. Ensure observers are fully trained and aware of their responsibilities as independent observers. 3. Undertake all logistical arrangements to deploy the observers, including visas, travel, insurance, and accommodation. The estimated spend of this Framework Agreement is approximately PS3,000,000 over 3 years. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the FCDO will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Additional information: In accordance with the PCRs, the FCDO has undertaken a compliant tender exercise via a Restricted (two-stage) procedure to establish a single-supplier Framework Agreement with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) to supply UK election observers to OSCE/ODIHR election observation missions. This tender exercise was evaluated on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) basis with a mix of technical and commercial evaluation criteria. WFD achieved the highest score overall and therefore are the successful bidder. The FCDO incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement was communicated to tenderers. This period allowed unsuccessful tenderers to challenge this decision before the Framework Agreement was signed (as appropriate). The standstill period expired midnight of 11th October 2021, no challenges were received. If an appeal regarding the award of the Framework Agreement has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or who are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Following expiry of the standstill period, the FCDO has now formally entered into a Framework Agreement with WFD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8c070be-89ec-4010-9e0c-726dd0900f98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc7a431-0b46-4463-bcac-3dad844fc016
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2021 - 27 Oct 2024 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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