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title: "CSSF: Election Observation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories"
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# CSSF: Election Observation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01446944-17f3-4f56-9574-a414eadfb598

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "CSSF: Election Observation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories." This procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, as it involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st April 2021, and the awarded contract became active on the same day, running from 13th April 2021 to 31st July 2021. The total contract value is £264,680.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for research consultancy firms, particularly those with experience in election observation and analysis, to engage in impactful work related to electoral processes in the Palestinian territories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find themselves well-positioned to compete, as this contract is suitable for them. Businesses that can provide expert insight and assessment in the fields of political processes, governance, and international relations will find this tender particularly relevant to their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to the credibility and inclusivity of elections in the region.

## Notice

A small Expert Mission will analyse the Palestinian Legislative Council electoral process, interact with domestic and international observation initiatives, assess the credibility and inclusivity of the elections and advise the UK accordingly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3acf3063-cf97-4881-b62c-f7055ba3dfe2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,680 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3acf3063-cf97-4881-b62c-f7055ba3dfe2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3acf3063-cf97-4881-b62c-f7055ba3dfe2
  20th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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