British Embassy Montevideo Call for Bids: Montevideo Project Fund 2017

Deadline: 24 July 2017

The British Embassy is currently accepting applications from all interested parties to submit their proposals for the Montevideo Project Fund 2017.

Objectives

• Projects presented must be able to deliver the following objectives:
  • promote and improve transparency in public procurement systems
  • reduce opportunities for corruption in public procurement processes
  • promote and establish a detailed roadmap for the creation and implementation of a Code of Best Practice for Public Procurement officers and high level authorities
  • showcase best practice of whistle blowing mechanisms and assist host government in the recommended mechanism and develop a joint action plan for 2018 implementation
  • promote transparency to combat protectionism
• Activities such as workshops, conferences, training programmes should be directed to the following stakeholders:
  • high-ranking officials from the public entities involved in procurement and contracting processes
  • those responsible for the control and supervision bodies
  • executive Branch Authorities
  • parliamentary representatives

Funding Information

Projects should not exceed a value of £15,000 and should aim to work with organisations from the government, civil society and the private sector.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to bid, applicant’s organisation or agency must demonstrate that it has previous experience in project management (preferably working with international agencies or organisations), sufficient technical, financial, personnel and logistical capacity. For example, possible implementers include:

• government institutions
• non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
• academia, think tanks, research institutes
• community-based organisations
• Chambers of Commerce associations etc

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via given website.

Eligible Countries: Uruguay

For more information, please visit Montevideo Project Fund.