Tender

Improving Regulations to Ease Market Conditions

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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03 Oct 2019 at 21:32

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03 Oct 2019 at 20:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is procuring services for the project titled "Improving Regulations to Ease Market Conditions" aimed at reducing corruption risks for overseas companies in Mexico. This procurement falls under the IT services category and is being carried out using a limited competitive quotation method. The tender period is open until 25th October 2019 at 23:59 (Mexico City time), and successful delivery will start from 11th November 2019 and conclude by 29th May 2020. Bidders are required to submit applications via email to Nubia Nieto at the FCO, adhering to specific document guidelines.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the fields of IT services, consultancy, and regulatory compliance to engage with the FCO's initiatives in Mexico. Companies that provide research and development services, particularly those with expertise in navigating bureaucratic frameworks, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to submit proposals, potentially fostering collaboration and innovation in addressing regulatory challenges for foreign investment in Mexico.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improving Regulations to Ease Market Conditions

Notice Description

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), seeks to appoint one Service Supplier for the implementation of the British Embassy in Mexico project: "Improving Regulations to Ease Market Conditions. Reduction of Corruption Risks for Companies Derived From Unclear Administrative Regulations". The service supplier will follow the methodology of the National Commission for Regulatory Improvement (CONAMER) to standardise legal and administrative requirements. The supplier should gather information about the regulations and procedures required for overseas companies to operate in Mexico in three sectors (Manufacturing industry, Trade and Construction) and three states (Jalisco, Mexico City, and Nuevo Leon) following the interest of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow. The supplier would be required to coordinate and work along with CONAMER, as beneficiary of the project. Please submit your application by filling the documents required and send them via e-mail to: nubia.nieto@fco.gov.uk consider that any email cannot exceed a maximum size limit of 10MB. If you are scanning documents - please save as PDF and 200pp resolution, please only use a higher resolution if the original scanned document is not legible. Tenders are to be returned by 23.59 hrs. Mexico City, Mexico, on 25th October 2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcaa47c7-91f0-4d21-b941-bb19016375f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2019 - 29 May 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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