Tender

Smart and Sustainable Cities Workshops

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

12 Aug 2020 at 07:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a tender for the "Smart and Sustainable Cities Workshops" project, which falls under the environmental engineering consultancy services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 28th August 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2020 and run until 31st March 2021. This tender will accept proposals for hosting virtual workshops aimed at sharing best practices among UK and European cities, engaging key stakeholders such as policymakers and businesses.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in environmental consultancy, energy-efficiency services, and research consultancy. Businesses that excel in delivering interactive workshops and have a background in urban sustainability will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. By participating, they can enhance their visibility and establish partnerships within the public sector, ultimately contributing to smarter and more sustainable urban environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart and Sustainable Cities Workshops

Notice Description

Smart and Sustainable Cities Workshops. The FCO is seeking to host one virtual workshop per core theme (please refer to section 2 below for details of the themes). The contractor can apply to develop, facilitate and deliver one (1), two (2) or all three (3) virtual thematic workshops. Each virtual workshop should involve a maximum of four sessions and should include the following: a. Keynote speakers for core themes, such as policy makers, implementers, businesses and academia, among others. b. Dynamic and interactive virtual sessions to enable UK and European cities to share best-practice with the aim of identifying challenges and opportunities. c. Tailored networking and creative community-building elements. d. A social media engagement plan with the relevant videos and case studies uploaded to the Smart Sustainable Cities' website. The concept for the mission and the corresponding budget should account for around 30 participants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be0f69e-f7fc-4136-bd9e-663f6756ffe6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

73210000 - Research 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
12 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
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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

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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