Tender

Provision of technical advisory services for Prosperity Fund Programmes

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Jul 2017 at 13:21

Tender Notice
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03 Jul 2017 at 11:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is seeking proposals for the "Provision of technical advisory services for Prosperity Fund Programmes" through an open procurement process. The tender, classified under staff training services, is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 17th July 2017 at 10:00 am. The contract will commence on 31st July 2017 and will last until 22nd September 2017. Interested suppliers must register on the FCO's online procurement portal to submit their tenders, which must include project codes Project_1302 and itt_1807 for reference.

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in capacity building, mentoring, and advisory services to leverage their expertise in supporting governmental programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender, as it aligns with their capabilities in delivering tailored advisory services based on industry best practices. Engaging in this procurement can help these businesses expand their portfolio and establish fruitful connections with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of technical advisory services for Prosperity Fund Programmes

Notice Description

1. The FCO Prosperity Fund Delivery Unit (PFDU) are seeking short term capacity building, mentoring and advisory services to support the development of a range of Prosperity Fund ('Fund') programmes. The advisory services will provide guidance based on evidence and experience to ensure that Fund programming design and delivery choices are in line with industry good practice. Additional information: To participate in this Procurement or to access further information Suppliers will need to register free of charge on the FCO's online portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk Tenders must be submitted electronically via this online portal. Please submit all documents no later then 10.00am 17th July 2017. Plrease refer to the following codes on Bravo: Project_1302 itt_1807 Detailed Guide This procurement is being managed through the Authority's eSourcing procurement portal. To register interest: 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 email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; 3. Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d016a17e-3ef9-4895-9601-7d1fa1375ad7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5db046-6e03-41c2-806a-5e1cd4f76ba7
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

80511000 - Staff 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
5 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2017 - 22 Sep 2017 1-6 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
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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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