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Provision for a Research project on Mexican State level procurement opportunities Trade- Non ODA Funds 2023-2024 , for the British Embassy in Mexico City.

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

31 Oct 2023 at 17:30

TenderAmendment

08 Sep 2023 at 20:19

Tender

08 Sep 2023 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The British Embassy in Mexico City, in partnership with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, has awarded a contract for a research project on Mexican State level procurement opportunities using non ODA funds. The contract, valued at 37,422 GBP, aims to analyse Mexico's procurement market at federal and sub-federal levels to enhance bilateral trade under the new UK-Mexico Free Trade Agreement. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure below threshold, with a tender period ending on 29th September 2023 and a contract period commencing on 1st November 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for service suppliers, particularly research and procurement consultancy firms, to engage in a project focused on enhancing trade relations between the UK and Mexico. Businesses with expertise in research and development services, consultancy services, and procurement consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project offers a platform for UK companies to explore the Mexican procurement market and potentially increase their participation in state-level procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Provision for a Research project on Mexican State level procurement opportunities Trade- Non ODA Funds 2023-2024 , for the British Embassy in Mexico City.

Notice Description

Provision for a Research project on Mexican State level procurement opportunities Trade- Non ODA Funds 2023-2024, for the British Embassy in Mexico City. The Service Supplier (the Supplier) will generate a comprehensive piece of research and analysis, with the purpose of outlining Mexico's procurement market at federal and sub-federal level identifying the states with the greatest potential value and negotiability in the context of Government Procurement to increase bilateral trade. With departure from the European Union, the UK is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with many countries around the world including Mexico. So far, the UK has held three rounds of negotiations with Mexico for a new FTA with the fourth round scheduled for October 2023. The benefits of the new UK-Mexico FTA are expected to include increased trade in: financial services, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, advanced engineering, aerospace, among others. The new FTA will also contain chapters on key cross cutting issues such as gender equality and environment. The eleven existing members of The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreed to the accession of the United Kingdom. Ratification by the members, including Mexico, is ongoing. Mexico's constitutional structure means that each state has the right to regulate and manage its own procurement procedures. The result is 32 different sets of procedures though recent World Bank support to Mexico has tried to rationalise and standardise some of those procedures. World Bank capacity building for state officials has also contributed to improving state procurement efficiencies. Within this new context, the Authority sees scope for a comprehensive analysis of state procurement structures, regulations and practices leading to increased participation of UK companies in Mexican markets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c6e2cf2-48ec-443d-a24d-c749c3b6ecf8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc3d8fd6-c2b8-4f83-9452-05873b34b575
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,422 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,422 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
FCDO
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AGON ECONOMÍA Y DERECHO

CONSULTORES INTERNACIONALES ANSLEY

DORANTES ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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