--- title: "PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT TO BRITISH NATIONALS FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cb8b76e-624f-4c4f-a4f4-6d0b626bebb6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cb8b76e-624f-4c4f-a4f4-6d0b626bebb6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cb8b76e-624f-4c4f-a4f4-6d0b626bebb6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cb8b76e-624f-4c4f-a4f4-6d0b626bebb6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2020-12-07" --- # PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT TO BRITISH NATIONALS FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cb8b76e-624f-4c4f-a4f4-6d0b626bebb6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cb8b76e-624f-4c4f-a4f4-6d0b626bebb6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cb8b76e-624f-4c4f-a4f4-6d0b626bebb6.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently engaged in the procurement process for a tender titled "Psycho-Social Support to British Nationals Following Major Disasters." This initiative, which falls under the health and social work services sector, is focused on providing essential support to British nationals during crises such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and civil unrest. The tender was published on 7th December 2020, with a contract value of £315,000, and the submission deadline for bids is set for 8th January 2021. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2021 and will last until 31st March 2024. The procurement method adopted for this opportunity is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from potential suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in crisis management and psychological support services. Companies equipped to respond to urgent humanitarian needs, particularly those with experience in providing support during international incidents, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office seeks highly trained professionals capable of deploying rapidly to offer emotional assistance and expertise in complex situations, making this a suitable opportunity for businesses with a strong track record in crisis support, social services, and international operations. ## Notice A key FCDO priority is to protect our people including at times of crisis through effective and swift crisis response. Crises can include terrorist attacks, natural disasters, civil unrest, and large-scale accidents, all of which can leave large numbers of British nationals in need of urgent help. The Pyscho-Social Support Teams (PST) are highly trained individuals who deploy overseas with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) Rapid Deployment Teams (RDTs) during crises to respond to events which have resulted in significant trauma and/or loss of life to British nationals. Recent deployments have been to the shootings in Tunisia, explosion in Beirut and Covid-19 cruise ship repatriation flights. PST members are able to assess the requirement for and provide emotional support to British nationals overseas in any given situation and also provide support to RDT members as necessary Additional information: For full access to the Invitation To Tender documents, please go to the FCDO proprietary e-procurement system, Jaggaer: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Registration is required, takes approximately 10 minutes and is free of charge. Once registered, please search for itt_4074 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5437440a-1d10-4126-af62-83cc96e6058b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | 15 May 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £315,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Additional buyers | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Dec 2020 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5437440a-1d10-4126-af62-83cc96e6058b - 16 Apr 2020 at 14:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda10185-c150-47e7-a675-08980457c1a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5437440a-1d10-4126-af62-83cc96e6058b 7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda10185-c150-47e7-a675-08980457c1a2 16th April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/fcdo - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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