Tender

Provision of service to conduct a Gap Analysis and Identify Commercial Opportunities for UK companies in the Colombia's cacao sector

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

22 Dec 2020 at 17:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a tender titled "Provision of service to conduct a Gap Analysis and Identify Commercial Opportunities for UK companies in the Colombia's cacao sector." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically within research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with documents published on 22 December 2020 and a submission deadline for bids set for 12 January 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 18 January 2021 and conclude by 31 March 2021. The procurement method is open, described as an open procedure below threshold, with a contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their operations in international markets. Companies with expertise in market analysis, consultancy services, or the agriculture sector, especially those focusing on cacao and related commodities, will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this project will enable businesses to enhance their visibility in the Colombian market, contributing to growth while supporting UK companies in exploring commercial ventures abroad.

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Notice Title

Provision of service to conduct a Gap Analysis and Identify Commercial Opportunities for UK companies in the Colombia's cacao sector

Notice Description

Provision of service to conduct a Gap Analysis and Identify Commercial Opportunities for UK companies in the Colombia's cacao sector. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCDO's e-Procurement Portal Jaggaer/Bravo Solution. URL is https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_6203/itt_4126

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-631d2c49-f8e9-4c20-922a-12b82cebaeeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453fbc9e-9f2c-4f0b-8baf-f07dd8e491da
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy 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
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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 AND DEVELOPMENT 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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