Planning

International Development Volunteering Programme Early Engagement

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

21 Mar 2024 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is planning the 'International Development Volunteering Programme Early Engagement' tender, intended to provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to understand the programme's scope and expectations. The engagement end date for this planning phase is set for 4th April 2024. This procurement falls under the industry category 'Provision of services to the community' and will be open to businesses in various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office specifically welcomes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) to participate. Businesses interested in supporting international development initiatives and providing services to the community are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. With a focus on early engagement, suppliers can give initial feedback and help shape the International Development Volunteering Programme, fostering potential growth and collaboration in this sector.

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Notice Title

International Development Volunteering Programme Early Engagement

Notice Description

This Early Market Engagement event will provide an opportunity to outline the International Development Volunteering Programme's intended scope, outcomes and contract expectations to potential suppliers, providing them with the opportunity to give initial feedback.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dc681d0-763f-414e-975b-a151e80fe2a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebed3735-2121-4371-8c2b-d14094ef93e6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
martha.selvaratnam@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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