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title: "What Works to Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale - Research and Evaluation Component"
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# What Works to Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale - Research and Evaluation Component

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-932a6b2f-a320-49be-8702-acedf8b378e1

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract to The George Washington University for the delivery of the What Works to Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale Programme (Research and Evaluation Component). The contract involves systematically designing, implementing, and rigorously evaluating violence prevention approaches. The total contract value is £14,956,355 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on January 17, 2022. The contract period is from May 16, 2022, to May 15, 2029. The procurement falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research and evaluation services related to violence prevention initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations could find this tender suitable for their expertise. The contract with a substantial value extension can create long-term partnerships and contribute to global efforts to end violence against women and girls (VAWG). Businesses with capabilities in research, evaluation, and programmatic interventions in violence prevention are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded a contract to the George Washington University to deliver What Works to Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale Programme (Research and Evaluation Component) to prevent and contribute to eliminating violence against women and girls through: - Systematically designing, implementing and rigorously evaluating a range of approaches to scaling up violence prevention efforts, translating proof-of-concept evidence into robust, large-scale programmes; - Designing, piloting and testing new theory-driven violence prevention approaches (innovation); - Strengthening long-term capability and capacity to deliver cutting-edge violence prevention programmes across the programme's grantees, the UK Government (principally FCDO), and developing country governments; and - Using evidence to influence a more effective global response to end VAWG. As part of this programme, FCDO requires the services of a Supplier to lead and manage a research programme consortium (RPC) which will deliver a strategic and coherent portfolio of research and evaluation. This research programme will improve our understanding of patterns and trends in the prevalence and drivers of violence against women and girls (VAWG), including its relationship to violence against children (VAC); and broaden and deepen the evidence base on what works, under what circumstances and for whom in programmatic interventions to prevent such violence. The contract may be extended by up to additional 42 months and up to further PS7.95 million. Additional information: The Opportunity notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/140178a7-3395-4837-a284-d3a1bf5bb5a5?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Contract notice in Find the Tender Services: Publication reference: 2021/S 000-020878

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655b5cff-c366-43af-ab88-1cca436de6d6 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2022 - 15 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,956,355 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,956,355 |
| 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 | THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2022 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655b5cff-c366-43af-ab88-1cca436de6d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655b5cff-c366-43af-ab88-1cca436de6d6
  5th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb8e3fea-b285-4393-b26a-3d6fefc96429
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/615dc7b9-2893-40f3-bb01-38ea2e211872
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c511647-2bee-4b97-9ea6-4cb9f5b247cb
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/140178a7-3395-4837-a284-d3a1bf5bb5a5?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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