Tender

Diplomatic Academy Trade Faculty Expert Level Curriculum

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

31 Jan 2018 at 08:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking contractors for the "Diplomatic Academy Trade Faculty Expert Level Curriculum" tender in the education and training services industry, based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 5th March 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence from 3rd April 2018 and run until 2nd April 2020. This open procurement process invites various suppliers to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in educational services and training programme development, to expand their offerings by working with government departments. As the programme aims to enhance training for civil servants across all government levels, companies with expertise in curriculum design, online education, and face-to-face training methods will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, reflecting a commitment to diversity in sourcing educational service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diplomatic Academy Trade Faculty Expert Level Curriculum

Notice Description

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Trade Policy and Negotiations Faculty currently offers foundation, practitioner and expert level training to civil servants across all government departments. Practitioner The practitioner programme is available across all UK government departments, including overseas, and is designed for officials to apply knowledge gained in support and delivery of the UK's international trade policy priorities, and its trade negotiating agenda in different fora. The practitioner programme currently comprises 11 units of online training (approximately 45 minutes per unit) and this is complemented with face to face learning. The content is available to all staff working for HM Government in the UK or overseas. The practitioner programme covers: (i) characteristics of modern trade, (ii) political economy of trade policy, (iii) the WTO framework and principles, (iv) free trade agreements, (v) trade dispute settlement, (vi) trade policy tools for goods, services and investment, (vii) tariffs and quotas, (viii) trade in services, (ix) foreign investment, (x) non-tariff measures, (xi) trade negotiation processes. The face to face workshops are delivered through cohorts for UK learners and by region, overseas. Learners are free to access the digital material on their own, independently of workshop availability. Expert In the summer of 2017 four expert level programmes were developed (covering: rules of origin, customs / trade facilitation, TBT and financial services). These units are being delivered through the government's Civil Service Learning framework with HM Treasury delivering the financial services component of the pilot programme, working with other government departments. There are currently nearly 60 participants (from different UK government departments) participating in these intensive 'deep dive' programmes over a six month period. Additional information: To register your interest in this requirement and access all Procurement / ITT documents, suppliers should navigate to the FCO's proprietary procurement portal, Bravo Solution (https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk) and login (if already registered) or register. (Registration takes approximately 5 minutes and is free of charge) Once registered / logged in, search for project_1554 - Diplomatic Academy Trade Faculty Expert level Curriculum and access itt_2168. All communication during the tender process must be conducted through the Bravo Solution portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8736a6ec-9be0-4767-8a6e-3c7c76ed6674
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2020 2-3 years
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
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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