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PROVISION OF A SERVICE TO COORDINATE A SERIES OF SEMINAR PROMOTING THE INVESTMENTS INTO THE UK

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2018 at 01:57

TenderAmendment

31 May 2018 at 01:50

Tender

22 May 2018 at 06:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office, represented by the British Embassy in Tokyo, initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of a Service to Coordinate a Series of Seminar Promoting the Investments into the UK." This service falls under the business services category, specifically focused on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method used was an open procedure for contracts below threshold. The tender period concluded on 14th June 2018, while the contract is set to run from 1st July 2018 until 31st October 2018, covering multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event coordination, marketing, and investment promotion to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the selection criteria support their involvement. With the goal of promoting UK investments in Japan, companies with experience in international business relations and event management would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF A SERVICE TO COORDINATE A SERIES OF SEMINAR PROMOTING THE INVESTMENTS INTO THE UK

Notice Description

On behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) as represented by British Embassy Tokyo, we are looking for a supplier who could coordinate a series of seminar across Japan to promote investment into the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50417d12-d834-46bb-90f6-eaf35a609fde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19273bf-e652-4e90-b0eb-c256b5e38f73
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,213 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Maria Gisela Orinion
Contact Email
apac.procurement@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FIRST CO LTD GLOBAL BUSINESS PROMOTION DIVISION

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