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THE PROVISION OF RAPID DEPLOYMENT TRAINING (RDT) FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (CMD)

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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29 Mar 2018 at 13:08

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29 Mar 2018 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is currently engaged in a public procurement process for "The Provision of Rapid Deployment Training (RDT) for Crisis Management Department (CMD)" services, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of personnel deployed in challenging global environments. This opportunity falls within the category of specialist training services and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 27 April 2018. The contract itself is expected to commence on 15 June 2018 and extend until 14 June 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those equipped to deliver quick-response training programmes in high-pressure situations. Companies with experience in crisis management, psychological support, and recruitment training would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, potentially facilitating growth and establishing long-term partnerships with the FCO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF RAPID DEPLOYMENT TRAINING (RDT) FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (CMD)

Notice Description

To provide a comprehensive training solution which enables the FCO to deploy staff at short notice into difficult operating environments across the world with the right skills and knowledge to be able to assist British people living, travelling and working around the world when they are most in need. To assist delivery of the following elements of the RDT recruitment process: - To sit on the interview panel as an independent member alongside FCO colleagues. - To conduct telephone role-plays with an agreed script using actors and psychosocial support specialists. To provide feedback to participants and rate performance against a set of criteria provided by the FCO. To train at least 72 new team members per year, including participants from the British Red Cross and other Government Departments. 18 or more will require training as Team leaders. Training to be delivered at least 3 times per year in classes of 24 participants. To provide refresher training as required to existing RDT members who attended the course more than x years previously and have not been deployed. Timings, number of staff will be at the discretion of the FCO. This training is not covered in the current contract; however, we would like to consider options for delivering this training going forward, budgets permitting. Further detailed information can be found in the full Invitation To Tender pack. Additional information: Interested potential providers can access the full Invitation To Tender Pack from the FCO's proprietary e-procurement portal, Bravo Solution: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login Registration to access the ITT is required, takes approximately 5 minutes and is FREE of charge. References: Project_1688 / ITT_2257 Communication during the tender process must be carried out using the e-procurement portal's messaging function within the project / itt shown above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7afa8c69-28f6-4323-b50d-9d71ee34fc03
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2018 - 14 Jun 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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