Tender

Scoping Study for a China Prosperity Fund Skills Programme

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2020 at 04:50

Tender Notice
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20 Dec 2017 at 07:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is undertaking a public procurement process for a project titled "Scoping Study for a China Prosperity Fund Skills Programme." This tender focuses on assessing China's skills development needs and potential market opportunities, with the intent to formulate recommendations for a Prosperity Fund Skills programme. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Foreign economic-aid-related services." The tender was published on 20th December 2017, and the procurement period is set to conclude on 18th January 2018, with the contract anticipated to run from 30th January 2018 to 31st March 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses involved in consulting and skills development support, particularly those with expertise in international economic aid and educational programme design. Companies that specialise in research and analysis, as well as those offering capacity-building services or training programme development, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance a company's portfolio and expand its presence in the international skills development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scoping Study for a China Prosperity Fund Skills Programme

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to commission a scoping study to assess China's skills development needs and potential market, and make recommendations on the scope, nature, prioritisation and cost of a set of interventions that might make up a Prosperity Fund Skills programme. Currently the programme intends to cover three broad themes: * Skills System Development * Skills for Industrial Growth * Skills for Regional Development

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ecfcebe-275c-4a13-8984-faa3521e3a61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/119ddd0e-9b2f-447d-b158-7493bf728dd8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2018 - 31 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
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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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