Award

Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Award

13 Sep 2017 at 10:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), which is seeking proposals for the "Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy" tender. This opportunity involves providing training services focused on strategic communication for FCO personnel and is classified under the CPV category of adult and other education services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 2nd June 2017, at 17:00 UK time. The award was announced on 30th August 2017, with the contract effective from 1st September 2017 until 31st August 2019, with a total contract value of £75,569.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those offering expertise in communication and strategic development in a diplomatic context. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is open to them, fostering competition and innovation. Companies with a strong background in educational services and effective communication strategies would be well-suited to compete effectively for future contracts within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy

Notice Description

A focused training offer for FCO policy-makers, programme officers, attaches and diplomats around the world, covering the importance and benefit of strategic communication. Additional information: The Provision of a Communication in Foreign Policy training offer. THIS OPPORTUNITY REPLACES THE INVALIDATED TENDER (project_1216, itt_1682). URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration first time which is free and instantaneous), then navigate to Project_1254 / ITT 1746. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the BravoSolution eProcurement Portal by 17:00 UK time on Friday 2nd June 2017. Tenders not submitted via the Bravo portal will not be considered. All Tender documentation has been published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and tenderers will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BravoSolution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65cc0043-4d94-4bbf-a402-576702f83a61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a426f04-2aea-4157-bc09-55049f5d603b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,569 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DODS PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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