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title: "Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training"
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# Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42103a38-8413-4e7d-8411-cfb7500cc828

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training" has been completed by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office based in London, England. This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000) and was conducted through an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period closed on 21st September 2018, with the contract period set to commence on 12th November 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019. The contract awarded is valued at £54,200 with the National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) Ltd. being the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the training and consultancy sectors, particularly those with a focus on manufacturing skills and vocational education. Companies can leverage this contract to strengthen partnerships within the UK and potentially expand their offerings in international markets, especially in areas aligned with industrial needs. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not suited for this contract, those with a larger scale and experience in delivering similar training programs may find competitive advantages in pursuing future contracts within this initiative.

## Notice

Building on this project, it's the intention of the Authority to extend the pilot to - Expand the UK EAL offer to enable workplace training; - Introduce 2-3 additional UK qualifications and/or curriculum to enable local vocational colleges create a cluster of subjects in response to local industrial needs - Verify the validity and sustainability of the Ningbo partnership model to inform the design of the overall multi-year Prosperity Fund China Skills Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8722ad9c-f017-412e-9953-e7a9bfc01c55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,200 |
| 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 | NATIONAL SKILLS ACADEMY FOR RAIL (NSAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2018 at 07:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8722ad9c-f017-412e-9953-e7a9bfc01c55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8722ad9c-f017-412e-9953-e7a9bfc01c55
  8th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/
  For full details, please register and login through the eProcurement portal BRAVO. Once logged in, navigate through Project_1871/ ITT_2542.

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