Award

Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Tender

07 May 2021 at 21:55

Planning

30 Mar 2021 at 23:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in the UK is overseeing the Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship, which has reached the award stage as of 15 December 2021. This contract, valued at £1.5 million, aims to provide administration services for the Fellowship programme across financial years 2021/22 to 2023/24. The FCDO's goal is to support mid-to-senior level professionals from South Asian countries, including India and Pakistan, by facilitating their professional development through this established fellowship programme.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and programme administration. Companies with experience in managing educational fellowships or short courses, particularly in the realms of journalism or public policy, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The expected outcomes of this fellowship aim to strengthen ties between the UK and South Asia while promoting professional growth among future leaders in journalism, thus creating a conducive environment for businesses looking to expand in the education and training sectors.

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Notice Title

Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship

Notice Description

Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: There are 2 x 12 months extensions available, in addition to the initial 36 month period making a potential total duration of 60 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a130
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031328-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpg.enquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02070081467

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
Not specified

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

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