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title: "Procurement of 250 voice recorders for delivery and use in Sierra Leone"
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# Procurement of 250 voice recorders for delivery and use in Sierra Leone

Buyer: MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ba1e532-d1df-46e1-b4b5-e3aea21ce56b

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the acquisition of 250 voice recorders for educational use in Sierra Leone, initiated by Mott MacDonald Limited, appointed by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) as part of the Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme. The tender, categorized under "Various office equipment and supplies," has a total value of £55,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The procurement method applied is a limited competitive quotation process, with the tender period closing on 29 November 2019, and the contract period effective from 6 December 2019 to 17 January 2020.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying technical equipment and educational resources. Companies that specialize in voice recording technology or educational tools would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially as it aligns with projects aimed at enhancing educational outcomes in developing regions, facilitating market growth and partnerships in the international development sector.

## Notice

Mott MacDonald Limited has been appointed by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to deliver the Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIP - also known as Leh Wi Lan). This programme supports the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education to improve learning outcomes for boys and girls at secondary level and to increase the enrolment, retention and well-being of girls and children with disabilities. To support the programme, the Company wishes to purchase 250 voice recorders suitable for use in classrooms in Sierra Leone. Further information and instructions to potential suppliers can be found in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb632c6d-7fcd-4eb9-8499-6ee489add055 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,900 |
| 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 | MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB1 2JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Petersfield |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARIS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2019 at 21:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb632c6d-7fcd-4eb9-8499-6ee489add055
- 12 Nov 2019 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d650b829-900f-4698-8624-0828eccae0d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb632c6d-7fcd-4eb9-8499-6ee489add055
  17th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d650b829-900f-4698-8624-0828eccae0d9
  12th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e26f6147-2ade-4b85-ba96-062bcc029d18
  RFP No.1088.19 to source 250 voice recorders for delivery and use in Sierra Leone

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