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title: "Conference on Preventing and Countering Gender- Based Disinformation"
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# Conference on Preventing and Countering Gender- Based Disinformation

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3341fc0f-82aa-499e-8b84-8ad917125f18

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for a provision of a multi-stakeholder event in Nairobi, Kenya. The contract involves the design, facilitation, and delivery of a 2.5-day conference on Preventing and Countering Gender-Based Disinformation in the context of Democratic Rollback. The total contract value is £110,000 GBP. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The tender period ended on January 5, 2024, and the contract period spans from January 23, 2024, to March 31, 2024.

This tender opportunity provides business growth prospects, particularly for businesses involved in event services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the National Democratic Institute being the current active supplier. The event services category and the emphasis on preventing gender-based disinformation present a niche opportunity for interested businesses to contribute to a critical social issue while expanding their operations.

## Notice

FCDO has awarded a contract for a provision of a multi-stakeholder event in Nairobi, Kenya. The Supplier will design, facilitate and deliver a 2.5 day conference on Preventing and Countering Gender-Based Disinformation in the context of Democratic Rollback. The Supplier will produce a Concept Note and complete all preparatory work ahead of the conference; manage all logistics and hospitality required for attendees: act as lead facilitator during the event; and present a comprehensive read-out of key messages & next steps post-event to relevant stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045189e7-16ca-4353-99d2-0b92172078cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | 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 | NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045189e7-16ca-4353-99d2-0b92172078cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045189e7-16ca-4353-99d2-0b92172078cc
  5th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef62f47e-b75f-4415-b281-01b96a401c28
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