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title: "PO 8612 - HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME CONSORTIA (RPCS): FILLING THE GAPS IN EVIDENCE: BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS - LOT 2 Contract Award"
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# PO 8612 - HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME CONSORTIA (RPCS): FILLING THE GAPS IN EVIDENCE: BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS - LOT 2 Contract Award

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10718bd1-aaae-4f93-af37-4dd4e1afa545

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the award for the tender titled "PO 8612 - Health Research Programme Consortia (RPCS): Filling the Gaps in Evidence: Building Stronger and More Resilient Health Systems - LOT 2". This procurement process, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, has a total contract value of £8,000,000 and is based in the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 2nd January 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tendering process officially ended on 1st December 2020, with the contract awarded on 24th November 2020.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses focused on health research services, particularly those keen on addressing issues related to vulnerable groups in mental health, sexual and reproductive health rights, and maternal and child health. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the nature and objectives of the project align with their capabilities and social missions. Potential suppliers can register their interest through the FCDO Supplier Portal.

## Notice

Health RPC - Lot 2 - Vulnerable Groups: Population Council: The purpose of this Lot is to generate new knowledge on how to address marginalisation or exclusion of vulnerable groups in the areas of (i) Mental Health; (ii) Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR); and (iii) Maternal and New-born Child Health (MNCH). It also aims to address (iv) improving health outcomes for vulnerable groups more broadly. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecbdc05f-70a3-49da-b12c-0ce3580c8734 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POPULATION COUNCIL, INC., THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecbdc05f-70a3-49da-b12c-0ce3580c8734

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecbdc05f-70a3-49da-b12c-0ce3580c8734
  22nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/242199e2-1808-4dba-8c33-e44894978365
  PO 8612 - Contract Award Notice
- https://fcdo.proactisportal.com
  PO 8612 - Contract Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

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