--- title: "PF_GACP_Behavioural Science Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d5934c3-d493-4587-a0ab-0165b9e63f2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d5934c3-d493-4587-a0ab-0165b9e63f2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d5934c3-d493-4587-a0ab-0165b9e63f2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d5934c3-d493-4587-a0ab-0165b9e63f2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2020-02-03" --- # PF_GACP_Behavioural Science Project Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d5934c3-d493-4587-a0ab-0165b9e63f2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d5934c3-d493-4587-a0ab-0165b9e63f2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d5934c3-d493-4587-a0ab-0165b9e63f2b.json) ## Summary The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE is conducting the PF_GACP_Behavioural Science Project, aimed at utilising behavioural science to combat corruption within public procurement. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 17th February 2020. The project is categorised under research and development services, with a contract period scheduled from 1st April 2020 to 31st July 2020. The total budget for this project is between £130,000 and £160,000, and interested parties are encouraged to submit their bids before the deadline. An information session will be held on 7th February 2020 for potential bidders to clarify details and ask questions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in behavioural science and anti-corruption initiatives. Organisations that can effectively research and analyse the nuances of procurement corruption in countries like Mexico, South Africa, Indonesia, and Malaysia would be well-equipped to compete for this contract. Additionally, the project is particularly suitable for voluntary and community sector organisations, fostering collaboration that could enhance their outreach and impact within global governance frameworks. ## Notice The Prosperity Fund's Global Anti-Corruption Programme is inviting you to submit a bid for phase one - a research project - on using behavioural science for anti-corruption. This work will take place between April and July 2020. The output will be to produce the Statement of Requirements for the implementation of the behavioural science project- phase two. The delivery partner for phase two will be procured through either the Crown Commercial Service Behavioural Insights Framework (RM6004), or the Prosperity Fund Framework Lot 1, in August 2020 with delivery work beginning in October/November 2020. You are also invited to attend an information session at the FCO, where you can put any questions to us, from 10.00-12.00 on Friday the 7th of February, please let us know if you intend to attend. Please submit your bids to kellymarie.satchell@fco.gov.uk by COP (5pm) on Monday 17th February. The grant budget range for the research, production of a comprehensive report, and a Statement of Requirements is between PS130,000- PS160,000. Objectives Objectives of phase 1: research and statement of requirements design 1) Carry out research on corruption in procurement in Mexico, South Africa, Indonesia, and Malaysia in order to identify specific corrupt behaviours in relation to public procurement systems (or contributing behaviours). Include an impact assessment on gender and inclusion. 2) Write a statement of requirements relating to these specific behaviours and how behavioural science could be used to challenge and change them ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4c6e98-2475-48d5-9c77-2f6f2a511b05 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2020 at 16:37 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4c6e98-2475-48d5-9c77-2f6f2a511b05 - 3 Feb 2020 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76be1277-fdec-4bf8-8580-a0108a409fa9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76be1277-fdec-4bf8-8580-a0108a409fa9 3rd February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4c6e98-2475-48d5-9c77-2f6f2a511b05 3rd February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b78f11f8-8529-4c46-bc9a-b0ddfaf78e24 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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