Tender

Prospects for UK-India Trade in Services: Assessment of Opportunities and Challenges

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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06 Aug 2019 at 09:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a tender titled "Prospects for UK-India Trade in Services: Assessment of Opportunities and Challenges". This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £30,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20th August 2019 and the contract period set to commence on 1st September 2019 and concluding on 29th February 2020. The primary location for this tender involves various delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses seeking to engage in the expanding UK-India trade partnership, particularly those specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Companies that are SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages their inclusion. By participating in this tender, businesses can leverage their capabilities in market assessment and strategic development, contributing to the growing economic ties between the two nations while fostering their own growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prospects for UK-India Trade in Services: Assessment of Opportunities and Challenges

Notice Description

The UK and India enjoy a strong bilateral trade and investment relationship. Bilateral trade between UK and India currently stands at around PS20 billion. Investment is equally strong; the two countries are among the top 5 investors in each other's economies. There is scope to further enhance this relationship. The two governments have committed to building 'the closest possible economic and commercial relationship'. In November 2016, the UK has established a substantive trade policy dialogue with India. Both countries set up a Joint Working Group (JWG) on trade under the UK-India Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), created in 2005 to develop the India-UK strategic economic & trade partnership. The aim of the JWG is to work together to resolve existing barriers to trade and deepen two-way trade between the two countries. In this regard, both sides are already working on mutually agreed set of goods sectors and have agreed to expand the remit of the JWG to cover trade in in services. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 3075, ITT 3204: Prospects for UK-India Trade in Services: Assessment of Opportunities and Challenges How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cffdcee-86f6-46de-ab64-3b28db1c390e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 6-12 months
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
Bidisha Chaliha
Contact Email
bidisha.chaliha@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI, INDIA
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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