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Ease of Doing Business - India

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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30 Mar 2020 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Ease of Doing Business - India" is being conducted by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, focusing on business services within the consulting industry. This contract, which has an estimated value of £4,524,139, aims to enhance regulatory frameworks, tax administration, and trade standards across India. The initial tender period has concluded, with the contractual obligations commencing on 3 October 2019 and set to end on 2 July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large consulting firms experienced in technical assistance and regulatory reforms. Companies that excel in delivering comprehensive business services, particularly in law, marketing, and consulting, would be prime candidates to engage with this tender. The selective procurement method employed, through a framework agreement, allows specialized firms to leverage their expertise to contribute to the goals outlined by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

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Notice Title

Ease of Doing Business - India

Notice Description

The Ease of Doing Business Service Delivery Partner is expected to design, deliver and manage a Technical Assistance programme which leads to three main outputs - Better Regulation, Tax administration and Trade Facilitation and Standards across India in pursuit of the programme outcomes listed above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-990e88f8-904e-4609-a89d-45ca7487112e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8b5519-54f1-4d51-96ca-aebb55878d11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,524,139 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,524,139 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2019 - 2 Jul 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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