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title: "PO 8613 - HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME CONSORTIA (RPC): FILLING THE GAPS IN EVIDENCE: BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS - LOT 2 - (EQUAL) - Contract Award"
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# PO 8613 - HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME CONSORTIA (RPC): FILLING THE GAPS IN EVIDENCE: BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS - LOT 2 - (EQUAL) - Contract Award

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7c3972d-c588-46f2-831c-9d30cacf966b

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract titled "PO 8613 - HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME CONSORTIA (RPC): FILLING THE GAPS IN EVIDENCE: BUILDING STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS - LOT 2 - (EQUAL)" on 30 June 2021, following a selective procurement process that utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. This initiative focuses on vulnerable groups in relation to mental health, sexual and reproductive health rights, and maternal and newborn child health, with a total contract value of £7,953,130. The contract commenced on 2 July 2021 and is set to run until 30 April 2026, covering services in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in health services, social care, and research that address marginalised populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority is receptive to innovative approaches in enhancing health outcomes for vulnerable groups. Engaging in this contract could bolster the profiles and earnings of businesses that align with the goals of improving healthcare delivery and inclusivity.

## Notice

Health RPC - Lot 2 - Vulnerable Groups: International Rescue Committee: The purpose of this Lot is to generate new knowledge on how to address marginalisation or exclusion of vulnerable groups in the areas of (i) Mental Health; (ii) Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR); and (iii) Maternal and New-born Child Health (MNCH). It also aims to address (iv) improving health outcomes for vulnerable groups more broadly. Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b153e83-4af5-41b1-9e08-d98d9f13871e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,953,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,953,130 |
| 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 | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b153e83-4af5-41b1-9e08-d98d9f13871e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b153e83-4af5-41b1-9e08-d98d9f13871e
  8th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3a00bd2-8f1f-441a-8234-e258d7dbadb9
  Redacted Contract Award
- https://fcdo.proactisportal.com
  Redacted Contract Award as visible on the Supplier Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

## Provenance

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