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title: "Open Data as tool to reduce corruption incidents in the energy sector"
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# Open Data as tool to reduce corruption incidents in the energy sector

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d344dbfe-2da1-4463-b55a-70aabee55ca2

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## Summary

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Open Data as tool to reduce corruption incidents in the energy sector." This tender aimed to appoint a supplier to design a pilot for an open data tool addressing corruption in Mexico's energy sector. It was classified under the industry category of "research and development services and related consultancy services" and the procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period ended on 28 January 2018, with the contract commencing on 1 February 2018 and lasting until 31 March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in data tools, corruption mitigation strategies, and consultancy services within the energy sector. Companies that focus on research and development or have a strong background in open data initiatives would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are highlighted as suitable contenders for providing the required services.

## Notice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), seeks to appoint one supplier to design a pilot of an open data tool to tackle corruption in the energy sector in Mexico. Additional information: There are two specific outputs that the selected supplier is expected to deliver: I. Design a pilot of an open data tool to tackle corruption in the energy sector. This should be designed in coordination with the Ministry for Public Administration (Secretaria de la Funcion Publica), the Digital Strategy Directorate at the President's Office, and the Technical Secretariat of the National Anti-Corruption System (NACS). The pilot should build on the recommendations from the Open Data Charter to secure that the pilot complies with international standards and the agreements of the Global Anti-Corruption Summit London 2016 adopted by Mexico. II. A report in English and Spanish that includes international best practices on the use of Open Data as a tool to tackle corruption in the Energy sector and that delivers recommendations for Mexican authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbcc658-302c-4192-8dd4-fae122482488 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,688 |
| 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 OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETHOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 18:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbcc658-302c-4192-8dd4-fae122482488
- 24 Jan 2018 at 17:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009b87cf-2234-41ee-a7e6-beb6d56c9e65
- 16 Jan 2018 at 22:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009b87cf-2234-41ee-a7e6-beb6d56c9e65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fbcc658-302c-4192-8dd4-fae122482488
  1st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009b87cf-2234-41ee-a7e6-beb6d56c9e65
  24th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22d7cbe4-1886-43a0-ab20-eff74ee2558d
  Terms of Reference
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66a968a3-06c4-4357-8073-f2a7f40b04ca
  Prices and Rates Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31841cc6-8134-4c82-8e79-dbfa0b0b2f4a
  Evaluation Criteria
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2606e1f5-2973-495b-9462-d21abaf05afa
  Clarifications

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