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Digital Diplomacy for Strategic Communications

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Award

27 Jul 2017 at 14:32

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Jul 2017 at 14:30

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Jul 2017 at 14:24

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Jun 2017 at 09:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has announced a procurement process for the "Digital Diplomacy for Strategic Communications" training programme, aimed at enhancing the use of digital tools and social media for strategic communications. The procurement, classified under training services, was initiated on 1 June 2017, with the tender period closing on 16 June 2017. The contract is valued at £50,000 and is set to commence on 1 September 2017, continuing until 1 August 2020. The programmes are intended to be delivered in London, United Kingdom, following an open procurement method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in digital communications and social media strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on collaborative and innovative approaches in the realm of digital diplomacy. Submitting proposals that highlight previous experience and tailored training offerings in these areas could enhance prospects for business growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Diplomacy for Strategic Communications

Notice Description

Announcement of Procurement of training programme for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office: seeks suppliers for consideration to invite to quote to deliver a series of training sessions on using digital tools and social media for strategic communications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d1407e1-3097-4750-afea-d2ada346edd4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 1 Sep 2020 3-4 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 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SSVC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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