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PROJ10089 - Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories Contract Award

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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12 Nov 2020 at 07:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE has awarded a contract titled "PROJ10089 - Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories." This procurement falls under the industry category of foreign economic-aid-related services, with a total contract value of £15,000,000. The contract period commenced on 19th October 2020 and is set to conclude on 15th September 2023. Key details include that the procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 19th March 2020, and the award was published on 12th November 2020. The delivery address is located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in trade facilitation, customs consultancy, and related service industries. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support their engagement. Companies that can enhance trade performance, improve customs capabilities, and foster competitiveness within the private sector would be well-positioned to leverage this contract for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROJ10089 - Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories Contract Award

Notice Description

The objective of the programme is to improve the trade performance and customs capabilities in the OPTs. The programme is designed to be flexible and adaptable, and it will work politically and technically to make progress towards the following outcomes: - Expedite the movement of goods and reduce transaction costs - Improve the capacity of Palestinian trade related institutions and the trade enabling environment - Strengthen the competitiveness of the private sector to export and create jobs - Improve PA's customs capacity and revenue collection from trade related taxes Additional information: All relevant information relating to this Contract Notice can be found on the FCDO Supplier Portal where suppliers can register their interest directly. If you are not already registered as a supplier on the FCDO Supplier Portal please follow the guidance which can be found on the top left of the home page: https://supplierportal.fcdo.gov.uk/selfservice/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-320bd006-37e6-4be4-8ba3-996a61ac4940
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e864b2b-5d49-477b-8a26-0f94964d3526
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 15 Sep 2023 2-3 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 AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COWATERSOGEMA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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