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title: "Promoting China's Alignment with International Standards for Animal Testing"
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# Promoting China's Alignment with International Standards for Animal Testing

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06148a1b-87e9-437b-956f-38c7d6055878

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has successfully awarded a contract for the project titled "Promoting China's Alignment with International Standards for Animal Testing". This initiative, classified under research consultancy services, is aimed at enhancing the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries’ compliance with international standards. The contract period commenced on 20 October 2017 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2018. The tender process was executed through an open procurement method, with the tender period having ended on 24 September 2017. The project encompasses delivery in multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in research consultancy services relevant to animal testing standards. Firms that specialise in regulatory compliance, veterinary services, or ethical research practices may find this contract aligns well with their competencies. Competitors should leverage their capabilities to meet the project's objectives while engaging with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for potential collaborations in delivering high-quality outcomes in the specified industry.

## Notice

This project seeks to appoint one qualified Services Provider to deliver a project that promotes China's alignment with international standards for animal testing in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Additional information: All Tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project_1373 / ITT _1889.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b8486d7-4039-4cae-97d5-19ddd0a62a55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,330 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2017 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b8486d7-4039-4cae-97d5-19ddd0a62a55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b8486d7-4039-4cae-97d5-19ddd0a62a55
  20th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/
  BRAVO website

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