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Deep Dives on Level Playing Field; and Services

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract titled "Deep Dives on Level Playing Field; and Services", focused on training services. Located in London, England, this procurement, classified under CPV code 80500000, is linked to a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract, valued at £24,000, commenced on 3rd December 2019 and concluded on 31st December 2019. The related tender period ended on 18th October 2019.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in training and development in international trade policies. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, interactive training courses aimed at specialised policy experts and trade negotiators will find this procurement particularly fitting. Engaging in this field could significantly enhance visibility and foster partnerships within governmental training requirements.

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Notice Title

Deep Dives on Level Playing Field; and Services

Notice Description

The supplier is required to: *Adapt two deep dives, Services and Level Playing Field, from the existing programme into training courses of two days each. Introductory elements from the original courses should be removed, but the subject matter and areas covered should remain the same. *Deliver the Services Deep Dive course *Deliver the LPF Deep Dive course *Target the learning at the appropriate level: staff will be specialised policy experts or trade negotiators with at least a Practitioner Level understanding of their area. *Ensure all course content is accurate and high quality, reflecting the latest developments in trade policy and underpinned by real examples. All content should link back to the UK context and HMG staff's day-to-day roles. *Prepare all course materials, including slides, handouts and pre-reading, in Trade Faculty branded templates. *Ensure that the course is interactive, including exercises, case studies, and activities to encourage staff participation. *Allow enough time for staff Q&A. The supplier's responses should be neutral and unbiased, reflect a range of perspectives, and clearly differentiate fact from opinion. *Provide facilitator notes on each lesson, including learning objectives, outline of delivery, exercise instructions, and answers to case studies or questions posed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e365417b-fd0e-472e-aedc-e3a2d2fd5578
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e23f4d-5e46-4c0d-8d7f-063fc93d73db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 30 days
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 AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ia.tradefaculty@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GLOBAL COUNSEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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