Tender

Providing Logistical support for delivering the UK India joint Ease of Doing Business Programme

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

01 Sep 2017 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "Providing Logistical support for delivering the UK India joint Ease of Doing Business Programme." This initiative falls within the development consultancy services industry and aims to enhance collaboration between the UK and India in improving the Ease of Doing Business. The tender was published on 1st September 2017, with a deadline for submissions set for 15th September 2017. The estimated value of the contract is £75,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2017 and conclude by 31st March 2018. The procurement method chosen for this process is an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation from interested parties.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy services related to economic development and business regulation. Companies experienced in logistical support, stakeholder engagement, and cross-border interactions would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement process, successful bidders will contribute to strengthening UK-India relations while potentially securing ongoing contracts in a growing market focused on enhancing business practices in India.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing Logistical support for delivering the UK India joint Ease of Doing Business Programme

Notice Description

The UK's Prosperity Fund through this project is planning to execute scoping visits and preliminary interactions between HMG and Govt of India on some important areas of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) sector. India and the UK have been exchanging expertise in a range of key areas of the EoDB sector. The success of these exchanges led to the UK and India signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Ease of Doing Business in November 2016. This was followed by the first UK-India Ease of Doing Business conference, held in Delhi in December 2016 with representatives from state and national government in India meeting with experts from UK government departments. This project has been undertaken to ensure continuity of activities that are necessary for stakeholder engagement and momentum of the programme. The following procurement plan provides an outline of the proposed procurement route, timing and an outline of potential opportunity for savings and risks.CPG is seeking comments and ultimately full endorsement of the final version of this procurement plan from all the key stakeholders concerned. Additional information: Please refer Project No 1388 / ITT No 1903

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e3917b7-512d-4379-b9de-51d562159f64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb7b1fd-08b4-43c5-a368-9a09ba134f92
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 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
NEW DELHI, INDIA
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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