Tender

Development and Implementation of a Business Integrity Charter in Pakistan

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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06 Sep 2019 at 05:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a procurement process titled "Development and Implementation of a Business Integrity Charter in Pakistan." This initiative falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, focusing on enhancing support for businesses operating in emerging markets. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 23 September 2019. The contract for this project is expected to commence on 1 November 2019 and will conclude on 30 April 2020, applicable to various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in consultancy, compliance, and business integrity solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in anti-bribery practices, human rights issues, and market entry strategies in emerging economies will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can not only enhance their service offerings but also strengthen their reputation as responsible corporate actors in international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development and Implementation of a Business Integrity Charter in Pakistan

Notice Description

1.1 The UK government wants to improve its offer to businesses seeking to succeed in emerging markets like Pakistan. As part of this effort, the UK's Prime Minister announced the Business Integrity Initiative last year, which provides practical guidance on issues such as bribery and human rights concerns to help businesses trade with and invest in new markets. This support helps firms protect and strengthen brand reputation, enjoy more sustainable commercial success, and minimise the risk of prosecution. It is based on the requests from over 100 companies consulted in 2017/2018 as part of the initiative's scoping phase. 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 3255, ITT 3287: Development and Implementation of a Business Integrity Charter in Pakistan 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/5c31f2fd-1008-44af-bca4-1dd06897074e
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 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
Ankita Singh
Contact Email
ankita.singh@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI
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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