Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Comparative Study of Trade Agreements in Ottawa, Canada

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Planning

17 Aug 2018 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is planning a Request for Information (RFI) for a Comparative Study of Trade Agreements in Ottawa, Canada. This procurement falls under the category of research services and is valued at £55,000. The contract period is set to commence on 8th October 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019. Interested parties can find further details and submit their proposals via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. A future notice regarding this opportunity was published on 17th August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and analysis, particularly those familiar with trade agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement is suitable for them. Companies with experience in conducting studies within international trade contexts or those with a focus on public sector research could find this an advantageous project to pursue, thereby contributing to their growth and visibility in the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Comparative Study of Trade Agreements in Ottawa, Canada

Notice Description

Request for Information (RFI) for a Comparative Study of Trade Agreements in Ottawa. Please read the instructions on the RFI. All substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to PQQ_617

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a88b11-6815-4d99-bc2b-9ebc30f1870e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Luciana Vasconcellos
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+1202 5887823

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

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