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title: "Enhance journalistic capability in Russia through themed press tours"
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# Enhance journalistic capability in Russia through themed press tours

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-222052e4-ec97-4bee-8ebb-f250d51f66bc

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## Summary

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Enhance journalistic capability in Russia through themed press tours." This initiative falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services, specifically targeting education and training services. The process began with the publication of the tender on 11th July 2017, with a tender period ending on 31st July 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £80,000, commenced on 4th September 2017 and is set to run until 31st March 2018, with activities intended to enhance the skills of Russian journalists and influencers regarding UK journalistic standards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those experienced in international media relations or cultural exchange programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider their capabilities in implementing educational initiatives, tour logistics, and cultural sensitivity, making them well-suited to compete for similar future projects aimed at fostering international journalism skills.

## Notice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is looking for an implementer or consortia to scope, design, deliver and evaluate a programme of themed tours to the UK by Russian journalists and on-line influencers. The main objective is to use British expertise to support and develop quality journalism in Russia by enabling Russian journalists and on-line influencers to develop their skills and capacity whilst contributing to a greater understanding of UK journalistic standards and ethics. Expected deliverables and outputs: Selection of journalists and on-line influencers; Programme preparation; Programme implementation and monitoring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2525d4-c6e3-44dc-9763-ff84a8f4732d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 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 | REUTERS FOUNDATION CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 06:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2525d4-c6e3-44dc-9763-ff84a8f4732d
- 11 Jul 2017 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eae9e1b-b37d-44c1-bd9c-1b1b1cb60dea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2525d4-c6e3-44dc-9763-ff84a8f4732d
  13th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eae9e1b-b37d-44c1-bd9c-1b1b1cb60dea
  11th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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