Tender

International Communication Skills Course

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

17 Feb 2017 at 10:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a tender for an "International Communication Skills Course", aimed at enhancing the communication capabilities of its staff. This procurement falls under the category of personal development training services and takes place in London, with additional deliveries potentially extending overseas. The tender is currently at the active stage, with bids due by 12:00 GMT on 17th March 2017. The contract period is set to start on 15th May 2017 and will run until 15th May 2019, to accommodate the ongoing need for high-quality training for communication professionals within the organisation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development services, especially those with expertise in communication skills and digital tools. As the course is in high demand, organisations that can provide tailored, innovative training solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider submitting bids, as the procurement process is designed to include them, fostering a competitive and diverse supplier pool.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Communication Skills Course

Notice Description

The FCO has several hundred staff working on communication in London and across its global network. Staff working on communication range from qualified professionals to diplomats with no prior communication experience to experienced locally employed staff to new starters. Staff regularly move into and out of communication roles so there is a constant requirement for high quality training to bring staff to the required level to deliver effective communication and to build and refresh their skills. Our staff currently have access to a suite of bespoke courses run by external trainers on our behalf. This includes the training sought in this procurement which we currently call "International Communication Skills" and is a five-day course specifically targeted at staff working in communication roles. For those in non-communication roles we also run "Strategic Communication for Policy Officers" (to help policy staff embed communication into their daily work), "Engagement & Communication for Leadership" (for Heads of Mission) and "Digital Diplomacy" (for all staff to incorporate and exploit digital tools into their work). "International Communication Skills" currently runs once a month in the UK and up to four times overseas where there's a strong enough regional or local need. Over 150 people per year attend the course and it is routinely oversubscribed with a substantial waiting list. This includes staff seeking a refresher as well as those new to FCO communication roles. The current course is very popular and has evolved over the course of the current contract to address changing needs such as new digital tools and high profile FCO campaigns. Feedback and evaluation suggests that the current format is successful and resulting in improved skills and awareness that filter through to better communication across the organisation. Additional information: Please ensure you submit your bid no later than 12:00hrs (GMT) Friday 17th March 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19e15646-1fdf-489f-8bc9-78db012f50b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb9e6bf-f72e-48ac-9179-902c8c121e8a
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

80570000 - Personal development 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
17 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2017 - 15 May 2019 2-3 years
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 2PA
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

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