Planning

Conformity Assessment Request for Expressions of Interest

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Planning

15 Aug 2018 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Conformity Assessment Request for Expressions of Interest". This solicitation seeks expressions of interest from potential suppliers to conduct research on conformity assessment procedures in the United States, culminating in a comprehensive final report. Key dates include the engagement end date of 27 August 2018, and relevant industry classification falls under business services related to law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The procurement is being conducted through a tendering process, with documents available for review, including a market engagement notice and tender notice.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in legal consulting, market research, or related fields, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to undertake such research projects. Companies with expertise in regulatory compliance or market analysis and those with a focus on international standards could find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a government entity such as the British Embassy in Washington, DC.

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Notice Title

Conformity Assessment Request for Expressions of Interest

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Washington, DC is soliciting expressions of interest from potential suppliers to undertake research examining conformity assessment procedures in the United States, culminating in a final report. Please see the attached 'PF USW 921046 Conformity Assessment Request for Expressions of Interest' file for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1739556e-dbdf-4c64-b4e9-b8899fc02597
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Matt Manousoff
Contact Email
matthew.manousoff@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+1 202 588 1006

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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