Provision of OSCE Election Observation Monitors

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues this opportunity notice to begin the procurement process for establishing a single-supplier Framework Agreement 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 is seeking to establish a single-supplier Framework Agreement for approximately three years, ending 31 March 2024, with one prime supplier to recruit and manage UK observers to ODIHR EOMs. The successful Supplier will:
1. Select, recruit 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.

If your organisation would like to participate in this procurement, it can do so by completing the Selection Questionnaire (SQ), which can be found on the FCDOs e-procurement portal: Jaggaer (https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk). Participants should register as a supplier on the portal on the aforementioned link (if not already), then search for the opportunity titled 'Provision of OSCE Election Observation Monitors' with the project code- Project_6301, where the SQ and supporting documents, along with the other procurement documents can be obtained.

Suppliers who wish to participate this procurement process should complete the SQ in accordance with its instructions. Subsequently, a maximum of 5 pre-qualified Suppliers will be invited to the next stage and Invited to Tender (ITT) in accordance with the selection criteria and evaluation methodology set out in the SQ Instructions document. The FCDO will then seek to establish the resultant Framework Agreement with one prime supplier to recruit and manage UK observers to ODIHR EOMs