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title: "National Baseline Assessment (NBA) of the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights"
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# National Baseline Assessment (NBA) of the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3052f7c-27cc-46cf-8c4a-a5a420533394

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a tender for an independent supplier to conduct a National Baseline Assessment (NBA) on the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, invites suppliers to assess and report on the UK’s adherence to the UNGPs across its key pillars: State Duty to Protect, Business Responsibility to Respect, and Access to Remedy. This contract, valued at £139,000, spans multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 13:00 BST on 11 October 2024, with the contract period running from 9 December 2024 to 9 December 2025. The procurement process follows a "Below Threshold, two stage approach." The primary industry category for this tender is "foreign economic-aid-related services" (CPV code 75211200).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in human rights assessments, foreign aid, and compliance services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, providing a pathway for growth through governmental contracts. Companies proficient in human rights due diligence (HRDD) and those with experience in implementing and assessing compliance with international standards would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain valuable government project experience, and positively impact human rights practices both within the UK and internationally.

## Notice

This notice for the SQ for National Baseline Assessment (NBA) of the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The purpose of this Contract is for an independent supplier to carry out a National Baseline Assessment (NBA) on the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The assessment will cover all three pillars of the UNGPs: State Duty to Protect, Business Responsibility to Respect, and Access to Remedy. An NBA will clearly identify measures taken by Government that support business compliance with international and regional human rights standards and identify possible gaps in current measures. It will also assess to what extent UK businesses have committed to respecting human rights, including by carrying out voluntary HRDD, and providing effective remedies for abuses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed67783f-28a4-4222-814e-9b4e1d1efd1f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Below Threshold, two stage approach |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 9 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed67783f-28a4-4222-814e-9b4e1d1efd1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed67783f-28a4-4222-814e-9b4e1d1efd1f
  27th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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