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title: "National Baseline Assessment (NBA) of the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a376"
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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-h6vhtk-04a376

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is actively seeking submissions for a tender titled "National Baseline Assessment (NBA) of the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights." This contract resides within the Foreign economic-aid-related services industry category and positions in the services sector. The procurement is focused on a comprehensive assessment of how the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights are being implemented within the United Kingdom. The FCDO, located in London, will accept electronic and written submissions until 13:00 on 11th October 2024. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage and employs a selective, restricted procedure method as governed by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in human rights, legal consulting, research, and evaluation services. Businesses with expertise in conducting quantitative and qualitative research, especially those experienced in engaging with multiple stakeholders such as government officials, civil society organisations, and international bodies, are well-positioned to provide valuable insights. Winning this contract can enhance business reputation and open doors to similar high-profile assessments and evaluations, solidifying a presence in the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

The purpose of this Contract is 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. The 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 Human Rights Due Diligence, and providing effective remedies for abuses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The FCDO is procuring evidence and evaluation services to understand the extent to which the UNGPs have been implemented in the UK. The main output for the Contract is the National Baseline Assessment (NBA), which must be informed by both quantitative and qualitive research, using desk-based and participatory research methods including engagement with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to businesses, government officials, civil society organisations, academics, and international organisations. The NBA will include an assessment of the current state of play, and also recommendations for addressing any gaps identified.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030935-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030935-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

## Provenance

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