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title: "Chagossians Higher Education Bursaries Scheme"
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# Chagossians Higher Education Bursaries Scheme

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04535d

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract under the title "Chagossians Higher Education Bursaries Scheme" within the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services. This procurement, which is now complete, focused on continuing the support for the Chagossian community by providing higher education bursaries for the 24/25 academic year and beyond. The awarded contract, signed on 23rd July 2024, holds a total value of £3 million and is set to follow an open procedure. Key locations involved are the UK and Mauritius, with Middlesex International (Mauritius) Ltd, operating as Middlesex University (Mauritius), as the supplier. The procurement stage has moved from tender to award, ensuring that eligible Chagossians receive educational opportunities and support.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for educational institutions and service providers who are capable of designing and delivering high-quality bursary schemes. Potential businesses suited for competition include higher education providers registered with the UK Office for Students and accredited by the Mauritius Higher Education Commission. Additionally, these institutions must provide face-to-face tuition in Mauritius and have facilities in the UK. The procurement method detailed, being open and inclusive of SME participation, makes it feasible for a variety of educational entities to leverage this tender to expand their offerings, enter new markets, and support community-driven initiatives. Successful execution of this scheme will not only elevate the educational prospects of the Chagossian community but also bolster the service provider's reputation in the dynamic field of international education aid services.

## Notice

Award Notice for Chagossians Higher Education Bursaries Scheme Chagossians are the former inhabitants of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) / Chagos Archipelago. In 2016, the UK Government made a commitment to provide PS40m of support to the Chagossian community. As part of this commitment, FCDO have funded a number of projects in the UK and Mauritius, including a bursary scheme for Chagossians with Middlesex University Mauritius (MUM). FCDO's contract with MUM will end in August 2024. To date, 11 Chagossians have benefitted from bursaries awarded by MUM. The purpose of the tender was to ensure FCDO continue their support for the community by putting in place a further scheme for Chagossians to benefit from higher education for the 24/25 academic year and beyond.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award Notice for Chagossians Higher Education Bursaries Scheme Chagossians are the former inhabitants of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) / Chagos Archipelago. In 2016, the UK Government made a commitment to provide PS40m of support to the Chagossian community. As part of this commitment, FCDO have funded a number of projects in the UK and Mauritius, including a bursary scheme for Chagossians with Middlesex University Mauritius (MUM). FCDO's contract with MUM will end in August 2024. To date, 11 Chagossians have benefitted from bursaries awarded by MUM. The purpose of the tender was to ensure FCDO continue their support for the community by putting in place a further scheme for Chagossians to benefit from higher education for the 24/25 academic year and beyond.

Options: Please note the estimated value of this requirement is up to a maximum of PS3 million. This figure includes an initial Contract of up to 60 months at a value up to PS2 million with optional extensions of up to 36-month and/or PS1 million (which may be exercised at any point during the life of the contract). The estimated value includes all applicable taxes, and tenderers should include all applicable taxes in their tenders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027232-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | MIDDLESEX INTERNATIONAL (MAURITIUS) LTD OPERATING AS MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY (MAURITIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027232-2024
- 18 Apr 2024 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012687-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fcdo/
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/

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