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Business Writing Skills - Learning

FCO SERVICES

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12 Apr 2021 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO SERVICES, a buyer located in Milton Keynes, England, seeking to procure services in the education and training sector through a limited competitive quotation. The tender, titled "Business Writing Skills - Learning," has been completed with a total contract value of £70,000. While the tender period ended on 17 March 2021, the contract period runs from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2023, providing a timeframe for service delivery. The awarded supplier for this contract is Kaplan Performance Academy, indicating a successful partnership in delivering the required training services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on educational services, particularly in business writing and training courses. Companies that specialise in skill development and training are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such tenders can help these businesses expand their clientele and enhance their reputation within the education sector, making them well-positioned to respond to similar future opportunities from FCO SERVICES and other government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Writing Skills - Learning

Notice Description

Provision of Business Writing Skills learning/Courses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03254abc-4231-4ed5-9a67-08ad24dd978d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839dc7b7-1103-4f93-bbcb-ab0d654c1b49
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPLAN PERFORMANCE ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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