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Promoting China's Alignment with International Standards for Animal Testing

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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20 Oct 2017 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has successfully awarded a contract for the project titled "Promoting China's Alignment with International Standards for Animal Testing". This initiative, classified under research consultancy services, is aimed at enhancing the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries’ compliance with international standards. The contract period commenced on 20 October 2017 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2018. The tender process was executed through an open procurement method, with the tender period having ended on 24 September 2017. The project encompasses delivery in multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in research consultancy services relevant to animal testing standards. Firms that specialise in regulatory compliance, veterinary services, or ethical research practices may find this contract aligns well with their competencies. Competitors should leverage their capabilities to meet the project's objectives while engaging with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for potential collaborations in delivering high-quality outcomes in the specified industry.

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Notice Title

Promoting China's Alignment with International Standards for Animal Testing

Notice Description

This project seeks to appoint one qualified Services Provider to deliver a project that promotes China's alignment with international standards for animal testing in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Additional information: All Tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project_1373 / ITT _1889.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06148a1b-87e9-437b-956f-38c7d6055878
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b8486d7-4039-4cae-97d5-19ddd0a62a55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,330 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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