Tender

Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

05 May 2017 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for "Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy," a training programme designed for policy-makers and diplomats worldwide. This opportunity falls under the category of adult and other education services and is located in London, UK. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 17:00 UK time on Friday, 2nd June 2017. The contract is valued at £45,000 and will commence on 10th July 2017, extending until 9th July 2020. This open procurement process requires all tender submissions to be made electronically through the BravoSolution eProcurement portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for training providers and educational institutions that specialise in communication, foreign policy, or diplomatic training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative approaches and tailored solutions to the training needs of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Businesses well-suited to compete will likely have experience in delivering similar training programmes and an understanding of the strategic communication needs within the field of foreign policy.

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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. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration first time which is free and instantaneous), then navigate to Project_1216 / ITT 1682. 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. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration first time which is free and instantaneous), then navigate to Project_1216 / ITT 1681. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the BravoSolution eProcurement Portal by 17:00 UK time on Friday 19th May 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82dee4d8-3018-4c36-b33b-fd2495a1264f
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20179 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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