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China Programme - Skills strand (Analysing China's skills development needs and opportunities service)

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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20 Mar 2019 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, located in London, was involved in a procurement process for the project titled "China Programme - Skills strand", aimed at analysing China's skills development needs and opportunities. This procurement, which is now complete, was classified under the business services category (CPV: 79000000) and utilised a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9th July 2018, with the contract period running from 1st October 2018 to 31st March 2023. The awarded contract, valued at £400,000, was granted to Deloitte LLP on 7th September 2018.

This contracting opportunity represents a substantial avenue for businesses capable of delivering consulting and analytical services, particularly those with expertise in skills development and training. Firms that specialise in business services, especially those experienced in providing consultancy to government entities, would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. This procurement serves as an illustration of the demand for informed strategies in skill enhancement programmes, which presents opportunities for growth in related sectors.

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Notice Title

China Programme - Skills strand (Analysing China's skills development needs and opportunities service)

Notice Description

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Authority) is seeking tenders from a suitably experienced supplier who can help the programme team further analyse China's skills development needs and opportunities, and make evidence based recommendations on the scope, prioritisation and detailed design of a set of interventions that will make up the Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d428ac09-6b18-4f40-a8d7-89af6afe9972
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5ac731-3479-48b6-b78a-508affe1da09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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