Tender

Capacity Building to Strengthen Mexico's Financial Services

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

10 Oct 2017 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is initiating a tender process for "Capacity Building to Strengthen Mexico's Financial Services". This procurement falls under the financial and insurance services category, with an expected value of £140,000. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 2nd November 2017. The awarded contract is set to commence on 18th December 2017 and run until 30th March 2018, and the delivery address will be located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement will follow an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations engaged in financial services, consulting, research and development, and legal support. Businesses that specialise in open banking standards and sustainable finance strategies may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the tender process is inclusive and aimed at fostering innovation in financial inclusion efforts in Mexico.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capacity Building to Strengthen Mexico's Financial Services

Notice Description

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), seeks to appoint one or more Service Suppliers for the implementation of the year 2 (FY 17-18) Cross Whitehall Prosperity Fund activity in Mexico entitled "Financial Services". The Service Supplier(s) will deliver i) a roadmap for implementation of Open Banking Standard to drive financial inclusion in Mexico and ii) strategy development to support the transition to a low-carbon economy through greater capital flows for sustainable projects. The implementation of these activities will also open commercial opportunities for international business, including identification of potential areas for UK private sector engagement. More information can be found in the tender pack located at https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb464458-5f20-4165-964e-31f798a3d701
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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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