Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
UK
Telephone: +44 02070081467
E-mail: Craig.Wormleighton@fco.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.gov.uk/fco
Address of the buyer profile: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The Provision of Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship and Chevening Financial Services.
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Chevening is the UK government's international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers 2 types of awards — Scholarships and Fellowships. The Chevening India programme is the largest in the world. We offer up to 130 fully funded scholarships and fellowships. The scholarships are for a 1 year Master's degree in any subject at a recognised UK University. The fellowships offer specifically designed courses aimed at mid-to-senior level professionals from India who are looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in their specific field of work. The programmes are tailored short courses which run for 8-12 weeks at a designated UK university.
Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relation.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 054 494.40
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
South Asia Journalism Programme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Since its inception in 2012, the Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship Programme (SAJP) has delivered 3 pioneering Chevening South Asia Fellowship Programmes.
We are now seeking contract tendering for 3 programmes in FY2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19. We are proposing a multilateral programme involving seven countries in South Asia:
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Afghanistan to participate along with Pakistan and India. The programmes is aimed at mid-career journalists from these seven countries with the next programme due to start in January 2017.
The programme is fully funded by the FCO Chevening budget.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
South Asia Financial Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Chevening Standard Chartered Financial Services Fellowship is a new programme starting in 2016-17 for mid-career Indian nationals in the finance sector. Ideal applicants are mid-career professionals displaying leadership potential, and have demonstrable experience in a relevant financial services discipline(s) from government as well as the private sector.
This Fellowship is being funded by the FCO and Standard Chartered Bank under a local partnership arrangement. Standard Chartered PLC is a British multinational banking and financial services company head-quartered in London. It operates a network of more than 1 200 branches and outlets across more than 70 countries and employs around 87 000 people globally.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2016/S 099-177616
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/08/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
University of Westminster
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 292 248.50
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Chevening Financial Services programmes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/08/2016
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kings College London
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 762 245.96
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/11/2016