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CPG/3323/2019 - PROVISION OF TECH SPECIALIST TO SUPPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AI CAMPAIGN AND BUILDING HIGH VALUE ENGAGEMENT ACROSS INVESTMENT AND TRADE IN BRITISH EMBASSY TOKYO

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

02 May 2019 at 23:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking a tech specialist through an open procurement process titled "CPG/3323/2019 - PROVISION OF TECH SPECIALIST TO SUPPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AI CAMPAIGN AND BUILDING HIGH VALUE ENGAGEMENT ACROSS INVESTMENT AND TRADE IN BRITISH EMBASSY TOKYO". This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business services related to law, marketing, consulting, and security. The tender period ends on 17 May 2019, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2019 and run until 31 March 2020. Opportunities will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories, emphasizing a strategic partnership with key Japanese companies.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technology, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and digital innovation. Companies that provide consulting services or technological support, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector organisations (VCSEs), would find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging at a senior level within the trade and investment framework to unlock market opportunities in Japan could lead to substantial collaborative ventures with UK universities and institutions, fostering deeper commercial ties between the two nations.

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Notice Title

CPG/3323/2019 - PROVISION OF TECH SPECIALIST TO SUPPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AI CAMPAIGN AND BUILDING HIGH VALUE ENGAGEMENT ACROSS INVESTMENT AND TRADE IN BRITISH EMBASSY TOKYO

Notice Description

-To provide tech specialist in market to unlock opportunities with key Japanese companies for both trade and investment & to focus on regional tech start up clusters in Japan. To strengthen commercial links between Japan and the UK to benefit trade, investment and research links between the two countries in the digital sphere. -To support and promote research opportunities for Japanese technology companies to invest in research in the UK, collaborating with leading UK universities or institutions. -To generate clear and specific opportunities for investment in the UK with Japanese companies focussed on the AI, fintech, quantum or digital fields, and set out account plans to support their investment. -To have 40 days of specialist time to engage at a senior level both with new company targets to generate investment opportunities and to engage with large Japanese companies to problem solve and generate new trade opportunities (dragons den/shark tank style). -To analyse opportunities for Japanese tech companies to make more financial investments into UK start-ups, medium-sized companies, or the UK patient capital fund, and to set out recommendations for how the Embassy team can best promote opportunities in this area. -To speak key events to promote UK trade and investment opportunities in the technology sphere for example to promote fintech during fintech week in w.c. 2 September 2019. -To focus on identifying new regional areas of fast growth tech opportunity both in Japan. Additional information: URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project _2423 / ITT _2992

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2166662-be71-446e-8373-81dc7855a06e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0587836-c026-4a7a-96e7-1a8945e709fb
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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
2 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 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
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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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