Tender

Scoping Study to provide Economic Analysis to support the Global Trade Programme

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

12 May 2017 at 13:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office, located in London, is currently managing a tender for a project titled "Scoping Study to provide Economic Analysis to support the Global Trade Programme." This procurement process, which falls under the services industry category and is classified as a feasibility study and advisory service, is in the Planning stage. The tender was published on 12 May 2017, with a submission deadline of 24 May 2017 and an expected contract period commencing on 29 May 2017 and concluding on 26 June 2017. The estimated contract value ranges from £70,000 to £80,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic and investment analysis, particularly those that can deliver robust recommendations based on empirical evidence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this project likely requires innovative and strategic solutions that can be provided by agile firms. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a business's visibility and credibility, while also contributing to the design and development of a significant global trade programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scoping Study to provide Economic Analysis to support the Global Trade Programme

Notice Description

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ("the Authority") is seeking short-term analytical and strategy development support to deliver an economic and investment analysis of the impacts of a proposed global trade programme, as part of a strategic framework to underpin future programme intervention decisions. The analytical support will make clear, robust, evidenced recommendations to assist in the design and development of this programme. Further information on the requirement is available within the Terms of Reference document available on the Authority's eSourcing Procurement portal (https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk). Additional information: 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-d1043325-a7a1-47d8-ad56-5a0bd3f62f4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42371d66-1928-47b9-be9b-4dee048ff66a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 May 2017 - 26 Jun 2017 30 days
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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