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title: "Afghanistan Taliban Narcotics Ban Monitoring"
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# Afghanistan Taliban Narcotics Ban Monitoring

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c2e6638-acd4-423c-82a9-b3a2a462932d

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the project titled "Afghanistan Taliban Narcotics Ban Monitoring" to Alcis Holdings Ltd. The contract falls under the business development consultancy services category with a total value of £342,289. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on August 29, 2023, and the contract period will run from October 2, 2023, to March 29, 2024. The project is deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those offering business development consultancy services, to engage with the Home Office. The procurement process is in the award stage, indicating that a contract has been successfully awarded to Alcis Holdings Ltd. Companies interested in providing services related to monitoring the Afghanistan Taliban narcotics ban can explore potential collaborations or future opportunities with the Home Office. The contract is valued at £342,289, and the project aims to contribute valuable data for UK policy interventions on Afghanistan and the region.

## Notice

The objectives of this reporting is to understand where and how the Taliban are implementing the ban on narcotics, and the implications for Afghan, regional, and UK national security. The aim is to contribute much needed data and provide recommendations for UK policy interventions on Afghanistan and the region. Additional information: Direct award via CSSF framework with same scope to continue work that was previously contracted with Foreign & Commonwealth Office

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d380410-03e1-4846-96e5-bf2315e33888 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £342,289 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | ALCIS HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 07:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d380410-03e1-4846-96e5-bf2315e33888
- 2 Oct 2023 at 07:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7aaec2-ab89-487c-b620-28fcdda5a7a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d380410-03e1-4846-96e5-bf2315e33888
  2nd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7aaec2-ab89-487c-b620-28fcdda5a7a7
  2nd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ee0ee54-574b-4073-9658-ca475ac10eae
  Alcis_Signed_04 CSSF 2018 Sample Call-Off Contract_v3.1_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d6a739a-c5af-4f9d-b1de-daef1179149c
  Alcis_Signed_04 CSSF 2018 Sample Call-Off Contract_v3.1_Redacted

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