Tender

Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

11 Sep 2018 at 06:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training", aimed at enhancing workplace training and developing vocational qualifications responsive to local industrial needs. This procurement process falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure (below threshold) for its bidding method. The tendering period will close on 21 September 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 11 October 2018 and to run until 31 March 2019. The services will be applicable across various regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research consultancy services, particularly those with experience in vocational education and skills training. Companies that can provide tailored training solutions or develop localised educational programmes may excel in this bidding process. Additionally, firms capable of fostering partnerships within the local workforce will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, enabling them to contribute positively to the project while growing their business in the expanding field of skills development.

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Notice Title

Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training

Notice Description

Building on this project, it's the intention of the Authority to extend the pilot to - Expand the UK EAL offer to enable workplace training; - Introduce 2-3 additional UK qualifications and/or curriculum to enable local vocational colleges create a cluster of subjects in response to local industrial needs - Verify the validity and sustainability of the Ningbo partnership model to inform the design of the overall multi-year Prosperity Fund China Skills Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb27dcc7-82e8-4c3e-9635-2d5bce81dd4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953a7491-6c1b-4f7c-b1ee-f81b59d66c93
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonnah.dapiton@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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