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Research on how UKEF could complement the UK's Prosperity Fund Programme in Colombia.

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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18 Oct 2017 at 23:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has awarded a contract for research on how UK Export Finance could complement the UK's Prosperity Fund Programme in Colombia, a project specifically aimed at enhancing collaboration in international trade. The service falls under the research and development industry category with a contract value of £36,600. The contract period commenced on 15 September 2017 and will run until 15 December 2017. This open procurement process has recently been completed, and the details were published on 19 October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in international trade and development programmes. Businesses with a focus on governmental consultancy, trade finance, or international relations would be particularly well-suited to compete for future initiatives aligned with the objectives of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and similar public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on how UKEF could complement the UK's Prosperity Fund Programme in Colombia.

Notice Description

Research on How UK Export Finance could complement the UK's Prosperity Fund Programme in Colombia for the British Embassy in Colombia. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_1343/itt_1863.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efbdf56b-b09b-45a0-9296-e98763d1b0f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2017 - 15 Dec 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ALTRA CAPITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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