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Advanced Trade Policy Training Course

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Award

14 Jan 2020 at 11:29

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Tender

12 Aug 2019 at 16:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has initiated a public procurement process for an Advanced Trade Policy Training Course aimed at enhancing the trade policy expertise of civil servants. This tender falls under the services category within the education and training industry, with an estimated value of £983,260. The bidding period concluded on 16 September 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 15 October 2019 and run until 31 March 2021. This was conducted through an open procurement method, allowing a wide array of suppliers to participate. The location for the delivery of services is specified as London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those with expertise in trade policy and negotiation strategies. Companies that have a history of developing training programmes for government agencies or institutions would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority has indicated a suitability for SMEs. Engaging in this procurement can allow businesses to showcase their capabilities in a crucial area for government operations, potentially leading to future collaborations and contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advanced Trade Policy Training Course

Notice Description

Purpose: Design and deliver a bespoke, class-room based, Advanced Trade Policy (ATP) training programme. The ATP supports the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Trade Policy and Negotiations Faculty (the 'Faculty') programme to ensure civil servants improve their trade policy expertise. ATP is aimed above the Practitioner level to complement the Faculty's Expert Deep Dive and international negotiation programmes. ATP Learners will gain the skills and knowledge they need to develop and deliver trade and investment policy effectively. The course will cover a range of trade policy issues relevant to the UK government. These include: - the role and impact of a trade regime in supporting UK priorities abroad; - the impact of a trade regime on key national policy areas; - improving UK access to overseas markets. - How trade objectives can be achieved through different vehicles. This course is aimed at civil servants who are generalists. They work on cross-cutting trade policy, across a wide range of government departments. They need a more thorough knowledge in all facets of trade than is provided for at Practitioner level. Candidates for the ATP have completed the Practitioner level or already have the equivalent knowledge. Candidates are responsible for implementing trade policy at a senior level. They may contribute to the development of trade strategy. ATP should focus on developing a breadth of knowledge across a range of trade policy portfolios. The goal is to give officers the skills to assess the impact of international trade regimes on trade strategy and policy across government. ATP is not aimed at specialist chapter leads or chief negotiators. These officers will use the Deep Dive programme that specialises in providing in-depth knowledge of specific trade topics. ATP candidates may progress to the Deep Dive programme if they need a profound knowledge of specialist areas of trade regimes. ATP should not cover negotiations strategy or skills. The Faculty already offers this training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e3121ea-821f-4ee8-bf3b-678fb1d6eb2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9426b704-6a28-455c-a004-67f2e6fd24a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£983,260 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£983,260 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nadeem.ilyas@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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