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Trade Policy Landscape in Bangladesh and in Sri Lanka: Opportunities and Challenges for the UK

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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24 Oct 2019 at 03:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a tender titled "Trade Policy Landscape in Bangladesh and in Sri Lanka: Opportunities and Challenges for the UK." This project aims to analyse the trade dynamics between the UK, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, highlighting sectors for comparative advantage and identifying barriers to UK companies. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, with the tender period concluding on 4th November 2019. The contract is valued at £70,000, commencing on 19th November 2019 and lasting until 31st March 2020. This opportunity falls within the research and development services industry category, with delivery addresses covering various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in trade policy analysis and barriers to market entry in international contexts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with a focus on trade relations and economic development strategies. Companies wishing to participate must register on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal and ensure they submit their proposals via the specified electronic system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trade Policy Landscape in Bangladesh and in Sri Lanka: Opportunities and Challenges for the UK

Notice Description

The objective of the study is to provide the underpinning analysis to support a re-fresh of the UK's trade policy approach in both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In order to achieve this the study will need to take a holistic view at UK-Bangladesh and UK-Sri Lanka trade and investment. It will need to illuminate the sectors in which there a comparative advantage for the UK and vice versa, also identifying those sectors where there is complementarity. Once these sectors have been identified, the second part of the study will require a sector by sector analysis of the barriers to UK companies in these sectors; identifying the barriers (be they regulatory, tariff, or institutional) and identifying approaches to removing them in order to drive UK trade. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 3689, ITT 3413: Trade Policy Landscape in Bangladesh and in Sri Lanka: Opportunities and Challenges for the UK How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1adeb146-c0a8-46b9-b53c-bc9beb62b616
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
NEW DELHI
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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