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title: "Provision of OSCE Election Observation Monitors"
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# Provision of OSCE Election Observation Monitors

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8c070be-89ec-4010-9e0c-726dd0900f98

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has established a single-supplier Framework Agreement with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) for the provision of Election Observation Monitors to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Election Observation Missions, with an estimated value of £3,000,000 over three years. This contract was awarded following a selective, two-stage procurement process based on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) evaluation. The contract period is from 27th October 2021 to 27th October 2024, with a notable deadline for the initial tender submission having closed on 6th September 2021, and a standstill period that allowed for potential challenges to the award decision expiring on 11th October 2021.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses experienced in providing recruitment and management services, particularly those with expertise in election observation and logistical support. Companies specialising in training, travel coordination, and professional services related to democratic processes would find this tender beneficial. With the established framework allowing for additional contracts with other suppliers, there is potential for further participation and collaboration, making this an attractive opportunity for small and medium enterprises looking to grow their presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Please note that this is an award notice and the opportunity is now closed. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues this Contract Award Notice as it has established a single-supplier Framework Agreement with Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) for the provision of Election Observation Monitors to Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Election Observation Missions, under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCRs). The UK is a strong supporter of the OSCE Election Observation Missions (EOMs) carried out by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). The contribution of UK observers to EOMs demonstrates the UK's support for the work of ODIHR to promote democratic principles and institutions in the OSCE region. The FCDO has established a Framework Agreement with WFD to recruit and manage UK observers to ODIHR EOMs. WFD will: 1. Select, recruit, train and manage, on behalf of the FCDO, UK observers to the OSCE's ODIHR EOMs in OSCE participating States. 2. Ensure observers are fully trained and aware of their responsibilities as independent observers. 3. Undertake all logistical arrangements to deploy the observers, including visas, travel, insurance, and accommodation. The estimated spend of this Framework Agreement is approximately PS3,000,000 over 3 years. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the FCDO will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Additional information: In accordance with the PCRs, the FCDO has undertaken a compliant tender exercise via a Restricted (two-stage) procedure to establish a single-supplier Framework Agreement with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) to supply UK election observers to OSCE/ODIHR election observation missions. This tender exercise was evaluated on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) basis with a mix of technical and commercial evaluation criteria. WFD achieved the highest score overall and therefore are the successful bidder. The FCDO incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement was communicated to tenderers. This period allowed unsuccessful tenderers to challenge this decision before the Framework Agreement was signed (as appropriate). The standstill period expired midnight of 11th October 2021, no challenges were received. If an appeal regarding the award of the Framework Agreement has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or who are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Following expiry of the standstill period, the FCDO has now formally entered into a Framework Agreement with WFD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc7a431-0b46-4463-bcac-3dad844fc016 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2021 - 27 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 2EG |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc7a431-0b46-4463-bcac-3dad844fc016
- 16 Jun 2021 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d95445a-87b8-4ebd-859a-86958b0874f1
- 3 Mar 2021 at 09:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27c6a78-eec5-4c8e-b154-ef26740ec3bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc7a431-0b46-4463-bcac-3dad844fc016
  28th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d95445a-87b8-4ebd-859a-86958b0874f1
  16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27c6a78-eec5-4c8e-b154-ef26740ec3bb
  3rd March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
  Pre-Market Engagement for the provision of OSCE Election Observation Monitors

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

## Provenance

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