Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - A Report to Examine Market Access Barriers to Legal Services in the United States

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Planning

19 Jun 2019 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is initiating a planned procurement process for a Request for Information (RFI) titled "A Report to Examine Market Access Barriers to Legal Services in the United States." This procurement falls under the research services category (CPV 73110000) and is targeted towards service providers capable of addressing market access issues. Interested bidders should note that the communication regarding this tender will be conducted through the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, with a submission deadline not yet specified. The contract period is expected to commence on 9th September 2019 and conclude on 31st December 2019, with an estimated contract value of £50,000. The RFI was published on 19th June 2019, and it aims to gather insights to support the procurement decision-making process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in legal frameworks and market access analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may provide innovative solutions and insights into the challenges faced in the legal services market in the United States. This RFI could enable these businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure further contracts with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office or related departments in their area of specialisation.

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Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - A Report to Examine Market Access Barriers to Legal Services in the United States

Notice Description

Request for Information (RFI) for a Report to Examine Market Access Barriers to Legal Services in the United States. Please read the instructions on the RFI. All substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to PQQ_762

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c3211e-30b0-4a1d-aeb2-1937892ddd53
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research 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
19 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Luciana Vasconcellos
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+1202 5887823

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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