Tender

Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

24 May 2017 at 11:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a tender titled "Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy," aimed at providing focused training for policy-makers and diplomats on strategic communication. This tender falls under the industry category of Adult and Other Education Services and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically through the BravoSolution eProcurement Portal by 17:00 UK time on 2nd June 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 10th July 2017 and will run until 9th July 2020. All necessary documentation has been published and can be found via the provided eSourcing portal link.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in communication strategies within the governmental or diplomatic sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is open to a broad range of suppliers. Companies that can deliver tailored training solutions and have a strong understanding of foreign policy communication will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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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-b5fd17-85ce61bc-26fe-494c-8dd2-b20f0484fd3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f5ac44-b750-4fe3-b8f0-24c0d8e9abeb
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2017 - 9 Jul 2020 3-4 years
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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