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title: "Focus Group Study - Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU"
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# Focus Group Study - Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ab85f9d-60b3-4a70-81ab-c7913325df6b

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has initiated a public procurement process for a focus group study titled "Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU." This tender, classified under research and development services, is aimed at gathering expert business opinions on the impact of the UK's departure from the EU and its future trade with Sweden. The active tender was published on 7th November 2017, and submissions are due by 21st November 2017. The services will be delivered to various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 11th December 2017 and ending on 31st March 2018. The procurement will follow an open procedure, inviting all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consulting firms, particularly those specialising in market research, economic analysis, and trade consultancy. Businesses that effectively understand the complexities of post-Brexit trade implications will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply as they can bring innovative approaches to the study, while larger firms with established reputations in the research sector may also find this a compelling opportunity to expand their project portfolio.

## Notice

CPG/2343/2017 - FOCUS GROUP STUDY ON EXPERT BUSINESS OPINION ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE UK'S DEPARTURE FROM THE EU, AND FUTURE UK - SWEDEN TRADE Please be informed that the tender (code_1508, itt_2041) is published on the FCO's procurement portal https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2fd9ce-5651-4ec8-aa29-ffc66f5574e8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2017 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2fd9ce-5651-4ec8-aa29-ffc66f5574e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2fd9ce-5651-4ec8-aa29-ffc66f5574e8
  7th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/

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