British Embassy in Buenos Aires initiates proposals solicitation for projects in the year 2017
The British Embassy in Argentina has announced a new funding round for projects aligned with their priorities, with a focus on promoting prosperity, financial services regulation, energy, mining, infrastructure, economic growth through science and innovation, human rights, democracy, and governance.
The bidding process is open to organisations and agencies with a proven track record in project management, demonstrating sufficient technical, financial, personnel, and logistical capacity. To bid, applicants must submit a clear and identifiable link between the planned activities and the expected results, along with a well-defined and specific aim.
The deadline for submission of full bids is Friday, 7 April 2017. Successful bidders will be required to sign a Grant Contract, agreeing to submit quarterly reports and a final evaluation of the project. Projects must be completed by 22 December 2017.
The budget must be presented in Argentine pesos and a detailed Activity Based Budget (ABB) should be submitted with the bid. Vague or seemingly excessive expenditure items will be challenged. Typical project values range from ARG$500,000 to ARG$800,000.
To ensure the projects lead to a real and timely difference in decision-making, practical interventions are encouraged. Reimbursements will be made in quarterly arrears upon receipt of the quarterly reports.
The bidding round is an open and competitive process, assessed by an Embassy Programme Board. Evidence of support from relevant Argentine stakeholders is required to deliver the expected outcomes.
Argentina is recognised as an ODA recipient country, and organisations must align with ODA goals of economic development and welfare. Detailed eligibility is set out in the application toolkit and specific project documentation by the British Embassy.
It's worth noting that the project fund cannot be used for recurrent monthly costs, computers, sports equipment, textbooks, consultancy fees that exceed value for money, or flights that are not economy class.
Bids should be completed in English using the Project Bid Form and submitted to [email protected] website. Successful bidders will be notified after the evaluation process, and contracts and financial arrangements will be completed before the projects begin, after May 2017.
For any questions regarding the call for bids, please contact the British Embassy directly or consult archived official British Embassy or Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) tender documentation.
[1] It's important to note that the search results do not provide specific details about the eligibility criteria for organisations or agencies bidding for UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects in Argentina for the 2017/2018 financial year as outlined by the British Embassy. However, based on general information about ODA and British Council grants, some eligibility criteria for organisations applying for ODA funding typically include being from or working in eligible countries that receive ODA, ensuring projects promote economic development and welfare in low- to middle-income countries, and the funding being UK taxpayers' money aimed at supporting aid and development programs. The exact eligibility and bidding criteria for the British Embassy's ODA projects in Argentina for 2017/2018 would likely have been detailed in the specific tender or grant documentation issued at that time. These documents typically specify who can apply (such as NGOs, government agencies, private sector entities), their registration status, financial and administrative capacity, and alignment with ODA objectives.
[1] Organizations and agencies participating in the bidding process should have a focus on the field of industrial development, finance, investment, wealth-management, and personal-finance, given the priorities mentioned by the British Embassy.
[2] The funded projects should aim to contribute towards economic growth, especially in the areas of energy, mining, infrastructure, and science & innovation, as the British Embassy in Argentina is specifically looking for projects that align with these sectors.
[3] Although not specifically mentioned in the text, it is likely that the successful projects will also include elements of human rights, democracy, and governance, as these were outlined as priorities by the British Embassy in the announcement of the funding round.
