Planning

Prosperity Fund (China Programme) - Infrastructure and Rule of Law for Business Programme, Standards Strands

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

27 Nov 2018 at 09:44

Planning

27 Nov 2018 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Prosperity Fund (China Programme) - Infrastructure and Rule of Law for Business Programme, Standards Strands." This procurement process is centred around the industry of research and development services, with a stipulated budget of £2,000,000 for the period commencing on 1 April 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2020. A market engagement event is scheduled to be held in Beijing, China, on 3 December 2018, where potential participants can discuss procurement aspects and challenges. Interested organisations must register by 12 noon Beijing Time on 29 November 2018 to attend.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, as well as consultancy services related to law, marketing, and security. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to submit proposals, allowing them to showcase their innovative solutions in a competitive international market. Companies that can contribute to the Standards strands of the Rule of Law for Business and Infrastructure Programmes, especially those with experience in foreign operations and consultancy, would be well-suited to participate in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Prosperity Fund (China Programme) - Infrastructure and Rule of Law for Business Programme, Standards Strands

Notice Description

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) invites interested organisations to attend a market engagement event to be held on the afternoon of 3 December 2018 in Beijing, China. Venue details and timings will be provided to registered participants. The event will focus on the planned procurement of the Standards strands of the Rule of Law for Business and Infrastructure Programmes under the China Prosperity Fund Portfolio. The event is to elicit market views on aspects of procurement and to discuss challenges and opportunities. Additional information: Please register your interest in attending this event sending an email to pfgeneralqueries@fco.gov.uk to with the following information: * name of organisation * full address details * name and position of participant(s) * email address(es) * contact phone number(s). If you have any questions please send to pfgeneralqueries@fco.gov.uk. Registration must be completed by 12 noon Beijing Time on Thursday 29 November 2018 at the latest. Confirmation of places and venue details will be sent out to registered participants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab8f6690-7600-498e-939b-019b122c27b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3020841-38e6-4bd3-87b2-2cfaeb3e5427
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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