Planning

Core practitioner workshop on working in and with Europe and the EU (FCDO & FCDO Services)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

10 Nov 2020 at 16:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract entitled "Core practitioner workshop on working in and with Europe and the EU". This initiative falls under the industry category of staff training services and is located in London, United Kingdom. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 10th December 2020, with supplier engagement sessions scheduled from 24th to 26th November 2020. The authority is seeking to partner with a qualified training provider that has at least five years of relevant experience.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services, particularly those with expertise in European affairs and policy. Companies that can deliver interactive, adaptable learning solutions in a virtual format would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a competitive edge in terms of flexibility and innovative delivery approaches aligned with the FCDO's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core practitioner workshop on working in and with Europe and the EU (FCDO & FCDO Services)

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of key learning for the Europe Faculty about Europe and the EU, for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and FCDO Services (FCDOS). The FCDO and FCDO Services (the Authority) are looking to put in place a contract with a supplier for the provision of a high quality learning programme for the Europe Faculty in the FCDO's Future of Europe Department. We are seeking a long term and expert training partner to provide core practitioner learning on Europe and the EU. We envisage an interactive segment of around three days (delivered virtually at present) with some pre-learning, but are open to discussions about the best balance. The aim of this learning is to give policy makers in the FCDO and wider civil service a strong grounding in the EU and its institutions, as well as in how HMG can work effectively with its European partners. This should equip officials new to Europe work, or coming back to it, to perform effectively in a range of Europe-facing roles. The offer must be flexible and adaptable, and the successful contractor willing to operate and change both the delivery and content of the course at pace, as circumstances change. Proposed content will cover, but is not limited to: - the main EU institutions and how they operate - topical issues and debates within the EU - the UK's relationship with the EU - context, international agreements, institutional structures and how they work in practice - HMG priorities for the relationship - the skills and techniques to influence as a third country. Due to Covid, we anticipate the workshop will be delivered virtually, with the flexibility to be delivered face-to-face when restrictions allow. We estimate asking the supplier to run six workshops a year, with around 20 delegates per workshop. The workshop will be available to all civil servants in HMG. The FCDO will expect presenters to have recognised Europe expertise, with at least 5 years' relevant and current experience of working with or on Europe and the EU. The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-tendering system for the procurement. Additional information: INFORMATION ON SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT SESSION The Contracting Authority will be holding Supplier Engagement sessions online from the 24th - 26th November 2020. The supplier engagement sessions will take the form of one hour 1-1 meetings and will take place in two parts. Part 1 will offer a chance to brief suppliers on our requirements and procurement approach, and Part 2 will provide an opportunity for supplier questions. The 1-1 meetings will take place online using Microsoft Teams with joining instructions and timings provided following registration. Suppliers that wish to attend a 1-1 meeting should register their interest, along with a preferred slot and planned attendees, with natasha.mardinian@fco.gov.uk before 17:00 BST, 17/11/2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a853512f-45fc-424b-bfa6-4bc6746a7f6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4064651d-5738-4ba9-8b4d-7ea5b69fa116
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2020Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 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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