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CPG/3834/2019 - DELIVERY OF A LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR INCREASING MARKET ACCESS CAPACITY IN THE UK GOVERNMENT'S CHINA NETWORK

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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25 Nov 2019 at 06:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is undertaking a tender titled "CPG/3834/2019 - DELIVERY OF A LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR INCREASING MARKET ACCESS CAPACITY IN THE UK GOVERNMENT'S CHINA NETWORK". This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and aims to enhance the capability of staff to support British companies seeking market access in China. The tender period is set to conclude on 10 December 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 2 January 2020 and run until 31 March 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, enabling participation from a broad range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in training, consultancy, and market access services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative solutions that align with the objectives of the programme. Companies equipped to facilitate learning and development within the context of international trade in China will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their presence in a key global market.

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Notice Title

CPG/3834/2019 - DELIVERY OF A LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR INCREASING MARKET ACCESS CAPACITY IN THE UK GOVERNMENT'S CHINA NETWORK

Notice Description

The primary objective of the L&D programme is to build staff's capacity for delivering more access for British companies in Chinese markets. Securing increased market access in China is a priority focus for the UK government, and it is therefore crucial that staff in the China Network can identify and develop strategies for resolving barriers that British companies face when exporting or investing in China. Additional information: . All Tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project _3834 / ITT _3473.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-585b88f4-0275-4b43-9687-c4b2b3281b47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce178379-d92c-46e6-a104-a26f764e8f7f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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