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Women in Diplomacy 2023 - Awarded

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 Aug 2023 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded the 'Women in Diplomacy 2023' project to Beyond Limits Consulting. The project involves a career development programme for female diplomats from the UK and several European countries, focusing on areas such as personal branding, negotiation, and leadership skills. The contract is valued at £38,450 and runs from August 23, 2023, to March 15, 2024.

This opportunity, suitable for businesses providing training services, was procured through an open procedure. The project is designed to create growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in professional development and training. The initiative aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking among female leaders in government, offering business prospects for organisations capable of delivering career development workshops and evaluation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Women in Diplomacy 2023 - Awarded

Notice Description

Now in its sixth year, the 'Women in Diplomacy' project aims to bring a cohort of female diplomats from the UK and seven European countries: Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, The Netherlands, Norway, and the EEAS, which will be a new addition for this year, together for a career development programme. This programme will focus on development areas such as personal branding, goal setting, negotiation, communication and leadership skills. It will also invite female leaders in government to share best practice and identify common challenges and opportunities. The external training provider will develop, deliver, facilitate, and evaluate a series of career development training workshops for up to 40 new female participants. The external training provider will write a final report on the key outcomes of the training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45163927-794e-4e46-ab44-a9c29a53f28b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40399147-832b-456f-9219-2de3c3740ac1
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 6-12 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 AND DEVELOPMENT 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

BEYOND LIMITS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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