Tender

PROJ10047 - Growth Gateway

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Oct 2020 at 10:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is conducting an open procurement process titled "PROJ10047 - Growth Gateway," aimed at enhancing trade and investment opportunities in developing markets. This project has a total value of £28,500,000 and falls within the category of foreign economic-aid-related services. The tender period is set to conclude on 26 November 2020, while the contract is expected to start on 3 March 2021, lasting until 2 March 2025. The procurement is being undertaken to provide better resources and responsive services to businesses looking to operate in developing countries.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) who are well-positioned to contribute to the Growth Gateway programme. Companies specialising in economic development, international trade, and investment facilitation could thrive, as the initiative seeks to bridge businesses with developing markets and create positive social impacts. As the opportunity targets businesses with expertise in delivering responsive services and signposting for trade instruments, it caters to a diverse range of service providers aiming to maximise their impact in global trade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROJ10047 - Growth Gateway

Notice Description

FCDO are planning a procurement process for delivery of the Growth Gateway programme. The Growth Gateway will increase the volume and type of trade and investment that generates positive benefits for poor women and men. It will achieve this through (i) better signposting to increase the utilisation of HMG "offer to business" instruments serving developing country markets; and (ii) provide responsive services to global businesses and the HMG network to facilitate more trade and investment with developing markets and increase its development impact.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f6b4514-a031-4426-baff-d6e59a3852df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440cde5c-a495-463e-8ab7-14d2ee946289
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 2 Mar 2025 4-5 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 AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Further Information

Notice Documents

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