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

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6101a4dc-69e7-4087-9364-17288537a28c

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking proposals for the contract titled "Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains," classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 10th September 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 8th October 2021 and run until 21st March 2022. Interested organisations can deliver services to various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms and specialists in compliance and enforcement systems, particularly those with expertise in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible supply chains. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative strategies and practical solutions in conflict minerals management would be particularly well-suited to compete, enhancing their portfolio in the public sector and expanding their clientele within the industry.

## Notice

The FCDO is looking for 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. Full specification and tender documents can be found on https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d902b22-147d-48c6-8109-694089a9c792 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 21 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AE |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d902b22-147d-48c6-8109-694089a9c792

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d902b22-147d-48c6-8109-694089a9c792
  20th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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