--- title: "PO 10084 - Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC) Contract Award" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4946bede-2ac5-4f7b-9438-14277d690508" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4946bede-2ac5-4f7b-9438-14277d690508" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4946bede-2ac5-4f7b-9438-14277d690508.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4946bede-2ac5-4f7b-9438-14277d690508.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2021-12-22" --- # PO 10084 - Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC) Contract Award Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4946bede-2ac5-4f7b-9438-14277d690508 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4946bede-2ac5-4f7b-9438-14277d690508) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4946bede-2ac5-4f7b-9438-14277d690508.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract titled "PO 10084 - Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC)" for £15,800,000. This contract, which falls under the category of foreign economic-aid-related services, aims to deliver a six-year programme focusing on educational research in conflict and protracted crisis contexts across six countries. The contract commenced on 1st December 2021 and will run until 30th November 2024. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure allowing various suppliers to participate, with the tender period concluding on 13th November 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education, humanitarian aid, or social research, particularly those with experience in conflict settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the FCDO aims to strengthen evidence-based policies and improve the effectiveness of educational initiatives. With the potential for international collaboration and community engagement through conferences and events, businesses keen on expanding their services in complex environments would benefit from this opportunity. ## Notice FCDO is seeking a supplier to deliver a new 6 year programme that will undertake research on the most effective approaches to education delivery in conflict and protracted crisis contexts. This programme will carry out research in six countries/regions. The programme is also expected to engage internationally, promote global research uptake and stimulate and grow the existing community of practice though annual conferences and events. The intended impact of the programme is: Stronger evidence based policies and better value for money programmes in conflict and protracted crisis. The expected outcomes are: (i) strengthened education programmes in FCDO focal countries/regions; (ii) a rigorous body of evidence on what works for education in conflict and protracted crisis; (iii) decision makers access and use evidence on education in conflict and protracted crisis; (iv) knowledge systems strengthened for research on education in conflict and protracted crisis. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49df4d94-c0ac-4487-a195-29620017069c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £15,800,000 | | 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 | EAST KILBRIDE | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G75 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | East Kilbride West | | Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2021 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49df4d94-c0ac-4487-a195-29620017069c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49df4d94-c0ac-4487-a195-29620017069c 22nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ab5f301-e8a8-41d4-8f0e-88f73e871487 PO 10084 Contract Award sections 1-3 - https://fcdo.proactisportal.com/ ## Notice URLs - https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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