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title: "CPG/3834/2019 - DELIVERY OF A LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR INCREASING MARKET ACCESS CAPACITY IN THE UK GOVERNMENT'S CHINA NETWORK"
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# CPG/3834/2019 - DELIVERY OF A LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR INCREASING MARKET ACCESS CAPACITY IN THE UK GOVERNMENT'S CHINA NETWORK

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-082df960-3c38-43c7-aed2-ea5884fbb06a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, seeking proposals for the delivery of a Learning and Development programme aimed at enhancing market access capacity within the UK government’s China Network. This initiative, identified as CPG/3834/2019, is classified under research and development consultancy services and is intended to address barriers for British companies exporting to China. The tender was open until 10 December 2019, and the awarded contract commenced on 20 January 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in international trade and market access strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the programme aims to develop tailored strategies that facilitate British companies in navigating the complexities of the Chinese market. The project's focus on enhancing staff capacity highlights a demand for innovative approaches to overcoming trade challenges, making it a fertile ground for service providers in this sector.

## Notice

The primary objective of the L&D programme is to build staff's capacity for delivering more access for British companies in Chinese markets. Securing increased market access in China is a priority focus for the UK government, and it is therefore crucial that staff in the China Network can identify and develop strategies for resolving barriers that British companies face when exporting or investing in China. 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 _3834 / ITT _3473.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/741040f6-624c-474d-9ea8-2056e7d6c8e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,400 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ECONOMIST (SHANGHAI) MANAGEMENT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2020 at 03:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/741040f6-624c-474d-9ea8-2056e7d6c8e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/741040f6-624c-474d-9ea8-2056e7d6c8e5
  2nd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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