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CSSF Lots A&B: Pakistan/Afghanistan/India - Regional economic cooperation

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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20 Nov 2017 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSSF Lots A&B: Pakistan/Afghanistan/India - Regional economic cooperation" is initiated by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office located in London, England. This tender, classified under business services (CPV code 79000000), focuses on fostering regional economic and connectivity initiatives, particularly between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The contract was awarded on 30th August 2017 for a total value of £882,348, with a contract period spanning from 4th October 2017 to 31st March 2020. The procurement method used was a selective process, indicating a restricted procedure with the tender period concluding on 6th July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in providing services in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. Companies capable of contributing to economic cooperation initiatives in South Asia, particularly those with experience in cross-border projects, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The focus on creating an enabling environment for regional development suggests potential follow-up opportunities for firms involved in consulting and project management.

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Notice Title

CSSF Lots A&B: Pakistan/Afghanistan/India - Regional economic cooperation

Notice Description

A project aiming to create a more enabling environment for the development, delivery and expansion of regional economic and connectivity initiatives between Pakistan and its neighbours, with particular attention to Afghanistan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3edd2a3-e546-47f9-bedd-f0598ea85a8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c1f6440-4359-4616-810b-4014d6b3d09a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£882,348 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£882,348 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexandra.gregory@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFERWORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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