--- title: "International Communication Skills Course" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19e15646-1fdf-489f-8bc9-78db012f50b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19e15646-1fdf-489f-8bc9-78db012f50b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19e15646-1fdf-489f-8bc9-78db012f50b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19e15646-1fdf-489f-8bc9-78db012f50b4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2017-02-17" --- # International Communication Skills Course Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19e15646-1fdf-489f-8bc9-78db012f50b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19e15646-1fdf-489f-8bc9-78db012f50b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19e15646-1fdf-489f-8bc9-78db012f50b4.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a tender for an "International Communication Skills Course", aimed at enhancing the communication capabilities of its staff. This procurement falls under the category of personal development training services and takes place in London, with additional deliveries potentially extending overseas. The tender is currently at the active stage, with bids due by 12:00 GMT on 17th March 2017. The contract period is set to start on 15th May 2017 and will run until 15th May 2019, to accommodate the ongoing need for high-quality training for communication professionals within the organisation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development services, especially those with expertise in communication skills and digital tools. As the course is in high demand, organisations that can provide tailored, innovative training solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider submitting bids, as the procurement process is designed to include them, fostering a competitive and diverse supplier pool. ## Notice The FCO has several hundred staff working on communication in London and across its global network. Staff working on communication range from qualified professionals to diplomats with no prior communication experience to experienced locally employed staff to new starters. Staff regularly move into and out of communication roles so there is a constant requirement for high quality training to bring staff to the required level to deliver effective communication and to build and refresh their skills. Our staff currently have access to a suite of bespoke courses run by external trainers on our behalf. This includes the training sought in this procurement which we currently call "International Communication Skills" and is a five-day course specifically targeted at staff working in communication roles. For those in non-communication roles we also run "Strategic Communication for Policy Officers" (to help policy staff embed communication into their daily work), "Engagement & Communication for Leadership" (for Heads of Mission) and "Digital Diplomacy" (for all staff to incorporate and exploit digital tools into their work). "International Communication Skills" currently runs once a month in the UK and up to four times overseas where there's a strong enough regional or local need. Over 150 people per year attend the course and it is routinely oversubscribed with a substantial waiting list. This includes staff seeking a refresher as well as those new to FCO communication roles. The current course is very popular and has evolved over the course of the current contract to address changing needs such as new digital tools and high profile FCO campaigns. Feedback and evaluation suggests that the current format is successful and resulting in improved skills and awareness that filter through to better communication across the organisation. Additional information: Please ensure you submit your bid no later than 12:00hrs (GMT) Friday 17th March 2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb9e6bf-f72e-48ac-9179-902c8c121e8a | | 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 | 17 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 May 2017 - 15 May 2019 | | 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 2PA | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2017 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb9e6bf-f72e-48ac-9179-902c8c121e8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb9e6bf-f72e-48ac-9179-902c8c121e8a 17th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64793079-7651-4635-9013-5736ea0de397 Instructions to Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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