Planning

The Provision of Language Training & Examinations

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Planning

17 Mar 2017 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "The Provision of Language Training & Examinations," aimed at delivering language training services to HM Government (HMG) staff. The procurement process, classified under education and training services, is set to span a contract period of 3 to 5 years, with a market engagement notice published on 17th March 2017. Key milestones include an engagement end date on 23rd February 2018, and an industry Supplier day scheduled for 27th March 2017 at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office located in London, SW1A 2AH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering language training and examinations. Companies capable of providing comprehensive course administration and training infrastructure may find this contract particularly appealing. As the primary contractor for UK Language training, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office likely seeks experienced providers with a proven track record in delivering high-quality language training, which positions this opportunity favourably for established training organisations and skilled educational service providers.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Language Training & Examinations

Notice Description

Language training delivery including administration of courses and venue(s) to HM Government (HMG) staff in a wide range of levels. To act as the prime Contractor for UK Language training. Contract for 3 to 5 years. Additional information: The Authority will be holding an industry Supplier day on Mon 27/03/2017 at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AH. For further information and instructions on how to register your attendance, please register / log in to the FCO's eprocurement portal (https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk), navigate to project_1119 / pqq_417

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4cbeb2f-a9a6-4c25-8c93-265731a9703b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83951089-2d4e-413c-8e3c-495e82670f0f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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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