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City Twinning: Review Of India and UK Experience

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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27 Sep 2017 at 09:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "City Twinning: Review Of India and UK Experience," focusing on development consultancy services. This procurement falls under the services category and is based in the United Kingdom, specifically involving international relations with India. The tender period is set to conclude on 9th October 2017, and the contract is expected to commence on 25th October 2017, lasting until 23rd March 2018. The overall estimated value of this project is £40,000, and it will follow an open procurement method to ensure broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in urban development, city planning, and consultancy services, particularly those with a keen interest in international collaborations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architecture, civil engineering, and technology are encouraged to compete, given the UK's recognised expertise in smart city initiatives. The project aims to foster partnerships between British and Indian cities, thus creating avenues for business growth and enhancing the capacity for economic development in both regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City Twinning: Review Of India and UK Experience

Notice Description

Urban development is a top priority for the Government of India. In June 2015 Prime Minister Modi launched the 100 Smart Cities Mission which aims to turn 100 cities into engines of inclusive economic growth and job creation. The UK is well placed to collaborate with India on this reform plan. The UK is globally recognised for its expertise in city planning, design, architecture, civil engineering and technology. Smart city activities, for example, are worth over PS16 million with our smart city hubs in Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Cardiff, Greenwich, Birmingham and Leeds. Therefore in 2016 the UK and Indian Prime Ministers made a commitment to build a more strategic and ambitious urban partnership which brings together governments, businesses, investors and experts to build smarter, more inclusive cities. This builds on the 3 UK-India partnership cities of Indore, Pune and Amravati which have been supported since 2015. As part of our enhanced partnership UK-India city twinning (also known as City Pairing) are being considered as a future activity in consultation with the Government of India. Twinning is based on the notion of similarity in representation and scale between two cities. It is a practice that creates formal and informal political, economic, social and cultural relationships between cities across national borders. Traditionally twinning was used to create international understanding and cooperation yet evidence suggests they also help cities grow faster than in those that do not. Additional information: Please refer Project No 1429/ ITT No 1951

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72716024-abe4-423b-be6c-dcfb7bc1f031
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2017 - 23 Mar 2018 1-6 months
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 OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI, INDIA
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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