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title: "Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains - Awarded"
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# Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains - Awarded

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-398809a2-6c88-40e4-b2d4-02dc2c91a590

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking expertise through the tender titled "Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains." This procurement falls under the research services category and is based in London, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 10th September 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £71,808, commenced on 27th October 2021 and is set to conclude on 15th March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and consultancy related to responsible supply chains, particularly in the minerals sector. Businesses with expertise in implementing due diligence frameworks for conflict minerals are well-suited to compete for and benefit from this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, such organisations can expand their reach in the sustainability domain and forge impactful partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

An expert on implementing the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas to advise on and design enforcement system for the Conflict Minerals National Competent Authority at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c347a37c-aab5-4008-b7c2-64e518de2d98 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2021 - 15 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,808 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,808 |
| 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 | TDI SUSTAINABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c347a37c-aab5-4008-b7c2-64e518de2d98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c347a37c-aab5-4008-b7c2-64e518de2d98
  11th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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