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title: "Award of Contract Strengthening prevention plans on State Protection Units for HRDs and Journalists in the Federal Protection Mechanism"
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# Award of Contract Strengthening prevention plans on State Protection Units for HRDs and Journalists in the Federal Protection Mechanism

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-434bcf3d-2a98-4053-9a0b-f36783593ded

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London has awarded a contract for the project titled "Strengthening prevention plans on State Protection Units for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in Mexico." This initiative, valued at £10,000, aims to bolster protective measures for human rights defenders and journalists against violence, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The project, which falls under the services category, commenced on 19 November 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2021. The single-source procurement method highlights the urgency and specific requirements of this initiative.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services, particularly those with experience in human rights protection and crisis management. Companies that can effectively devise and implement innovative prevention plans and training modules tailored to the unique challenges faced by HRDs and journalists in Mexico may find a competitive edge. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises with agile methodologies and expertise in remote engagement during the pandemic are well-suited to respond to the needs outlined in this procurement process.

## Notice

The British Embassy in Mexico seeks to appoint one (1) Service Supplier for the implementation of the project "Strengthening prevention plans on State Protection Units for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in Mexico". The Service Supplier is expected to support the Mechanism to Protect Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in assisting State Protection Units (SPUs) and State Human Rights Committees in the development of assessment on violence against Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and journalists. The Service Supplier willgenerate targeted and regional proposals based on the State Protection Units Diagnostics from last year and strengthen the products of the comprehensive prevention policy. The project is a continuation of last fiscal year's project under the same name. The Service Supplier will be tasked with the creation of prevention plans, adding a section that addresses the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the elaboration of online workshops for journalists and HRDs on preventive measures during the pandemic, a final report with lessons learned and recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf45e5d-51fe-4a10-a237-1e89f5700b8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Singlo-source Procurement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | SILVIA PATRICIA CHICA RINCKOAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 20:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf45e5d-51fe-4a10-a237-1e89f5700b8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf45e5d-51fe-4a10-a237-1e89f5700b8b
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6a02c1f-546f-4ed9-8f1b-916541bc33df
  Award of contract for: Strengthening prevention plans on State Protection Units for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in the Federal Protection Mechanism (2020-2021) for the British Embassy in Mexico.

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