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City Twinning: Review Of India and UK Experience

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking expertise for a project titled "City Twinning: Review Of India and UK Experience," focusing on urban development and collaboration between India and the UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of development consultancy services. The tender was published on 25 September 2017 and was active until 6 October 2017, with a contract period set to commence on 25 October 2017 and conclude on 24 March 2018. The total value of the tender was £40,000, and it was conducted through an open procurement method, inviting bids from a wide array of suppliers.

This tender presents exciting opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning, design, architecture, civil engineering, and technology, particularly those that can contribute to smart city initiatives. Companies with experience in city development and international collaboration will find this project well-suited for their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as there are significant growth prospects in engaging with transformative urban projects such as the Smart Cities Mission led by the Government of India.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City Twinning: Review Of India and UK Experience

Notice Description

Urban development is a top priority for the Government of India. In June 2015 Prime Minister Modi launched the 100 Smart Cities Mission which aims to turn 100 cities into engines of inclusive economic growth and job creation. The UK is well placed to collaborate with India on this reform plan. The UK is globally recognised for its expertise in city planning, design, architecture, civil engineering and technology. Smart city activities, for example, are worth over PS16 million with our smart city hubs in Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Cardiff, Greenwich, Birmingham and Leeds. Therefore in 2016 the UK and Indian Prime Ministers made a commitment to build a more strategic and ambitious urban partnership which brings together governments, businesses, investors and experts to build smarter, more inclusive cities. This builds on the 3 UK-India partnership cities of Indore, Pune and Amravati which have been supported since 2015. As part of our enhanced partnership UK-India city twinning (also known as City Pairing) are being considered as a future activity in consultation with the Government of India. Twinning is based on the notion of similarity in representation and scale between two cities. It is a practice that creates formal and informal political, economic, social and cultural relationships between cities across national borders. Traditionally twinning was used to create international understanding and cooperation yet evidence suggests they also help cities grow faster than in those that do not. Additional information: Please refer Project No 1422/ ITT No 1938

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ae3072-d1a2-4313-b258-16e202206085
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2017 - 24 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Bidisha Chaliha
Contact Email
bidisha.chaliha@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI, INDIA
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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