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Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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08 Nov 2018 at 07:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training" has been completed by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office based in London, England. This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000) and was conducted through an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period closed on 21st September 2018, with the contract period set to commence on 12th November 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019. The contract awarded is valued at £54,200 with the National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) Ltd. being the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the training and consultancy sectors, particularly those with a focus on manufacturing skills and vocational education. Companies can leverage this contract to strengthen partnerships within the UK and potentially expand their offerings in international markets, especially in areas aligned with industrial needs. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not suited for this contract, those with a larger scale and experience in delivering similar training programs may find competitive advantages in pursuing future contracts within this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training

Notice Description

Building on this project, it's the intention of the Authority to extend the pilot to - Expand the UK EAL offer to enable workplace training; - Introduce 2-3 additional UK qualifications and/or curriculum to enable local vocational colleges create a cluster of subjects in response to local industrial needs - Verify the validity and sustainability of the Ningbo partnership model to inform the design of the overall multi-year Prosperity Fund China Skills Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42103a38-8413-4e7d-8411-cfb7500cc828
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8722ad9c-f017-412e-9953-e7a9bfc01c55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL SKILLS ACADEMY FOR RAIL (NSAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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