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title: "ISF Somaliland: International Election Observation Mission"
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# ISF Somaliland: International Election Observation Mission

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cceeb44-bd92-4034-a2cd-c898aa02bba6

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the "ISF Somaliland: International Election Observation Mission." This contract involves the independent observation and validation of the Somaliland Presidential and Political Parties elections scheduled for 13 November 2024. The objective of the contract is to provide an objective, impartial, and balanced assessment of the electoral process to increase public trust in the delivery and results of the elections. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, above the threshold, with a total contract value of £279,909. The tender was active from 21 August 2024 to 31 March 2025, covering multiple locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other international regions. The procurement falls under the industry category of services to the community (CPV code: 75200000).

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in international election observation and validation, as well as those capable of providing comprehensive electoral process assessments, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the tender conditions encourage the involvement of large-scale organisations such as UCL Consultants Limited, which was the awarded supplier. This contract enables companies to demonstrate their commitment to impartial public service projects and to enhance their reputations on a global scale.

## Notice

Independent observation and validation of the Somaliland Presidential and Political Parties elections scheduled for 13 November 2024, providing an objective, impartial and balanced assessment of the electoral process. The Contract aims to increase public trust in the delivery and results of the Somaliland elections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fcbb3dd-d4bc-41aa-a3b0-e40f25f60b79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £279,909 |
| 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 | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fcbb3dd-d4bc-41aa-a3b0-e40f25f60b79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fcbb3dd-d4bc-41aa-a3b0-e40f25f60b79
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df6352ef-aae9-4535-8fc5-2d171bd871a6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81e65cd0-a8f6-407f-b64a-5d69b4899f4b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a4cb60a-439a-4f0a-9adb-a690efe91fb7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e532952d-a6e2-4ab1-a5a8-4f1205d6c483
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

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