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title: "CSSF: Investigative journalism Scoping in Caribbean"
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# CSSF: Investigative journalism Scoping in Caribbean

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-242d29c4-4cbe-4375-b1d9-c0fad28a194d

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "CSSF: Investigative journalism Scoping in Caribbean," aimed at delivering a scoping report on the media sector to identify programming opportunities for promoting investigative journalism related to serious organised crime and corruption in the Caribbean. This tender falls under the category of research consultancy services and has a total contract value of £45,000. The contract period was from 15th January 2020 to 31st March 2020, with a competitive quotation method employed due to its below-threshold status. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to BBC Media Action on 13th January 2020.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in research, consultancy, and investigative services. Firms with expertise in media analysis and political research in the Caribbean region will find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to enhance their service offerings and contribute to projects that support transparency and accountability in journalism. The focus on investigative journalism also opens avenues for businesses involved in capacity building and training within the media sector.

## Notice

Delivery of a scoping report providing political analysis of the media sector to identify programming opportunities to promote investigative journalism in relation to SOC and corruption in the Caribbean region

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a591e1f6-211b-4bc3-b73d-88c18d470d0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BBC MEDIA ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2020 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a591e1f6-211b-4bc3-b73d-88c18d470d0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a591e1f6-211b-4bc3-b73d-88c18d470d0c
  5th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco/

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