Tender

Overseas Leadership Programme

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

15 Oct 2019 at 07:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is currently conducting a tender for the "Overseas Leadership Programme," aimed at enhancing the management and leadership skills of UK Ambassadors and High Commissioners. This tender falls under the Education and Training Services category and is located in London, UK. The procurement stage is active, and the tender period will close on 15th November 2019. The FCO plans to award a contract worth £300,000, which will commence in April 2020 and last for three years, with two optional annual extensions available.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in delivering leadership training or facilitation in educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative approaches to delivering the programme. Companies interested in competing should be prepared to implement blended learning techniques in a classroom environment and have familiarity with governmental contracting processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Overseas Leadership Programme

Notice Description

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) (UK Government) invites tenders for competition under the Open Procedure, in accordance with the The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for delivering and facilitating the Overseas Leadership Programme, using blended learning tools and techniques, to embed essential management and leadership knowledge and skills, to be predominantly taught in a classroom environment. The Overseas Leadership Programme prepares UK Ambassadors, High Commissioners and their Deputies for their leadership roles at British Embassies and High Commissions abroad. Indicatively, the FCO runs these courses eight (8) times a year, with the Contractor required to support eight (8) working days of the course which lasts for ten (10) working days, and taking place at King Charles Street, London, UK. A three (3) year contract will be awarded, with two (2) annual option years subsequently, in a 3 + 1 + 1 arrangement, to the winning tenderer. Indicatively, the FCO intends to award the Contract in January 2020 with the Contract commencing in April 2020. Additional information: The full invitation to tender is available via the FCO's proprietary e-procurement portal, Jaggaer (https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html). Project No: 3664 ITT No: 3376 Registration on the portal is required, is free of charge and takes approximately 5 minutes. All communication about the procurement is strictly to take place through the Message service on the portal (website above).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be0d047e-2960-4a92-b5be-2bcb07737604
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c549f260-e1bb-45e6-a69d-f12b7d82ed17
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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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