--- title: "Digital Diplomacy for Strategic Communications" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d6fbb35-7d30-4bf1-a8c8-234f002e0557" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d6fbb35-7d30-4bf1-a8c8-234f002e0557" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d6fbb35-7d30-4bf1-a8c8-234f002e0557.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d6fbb35-7d30-4bf1-a8c8-234f002e0557.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2017-07-27" --- # Digital Diplomacy for Strategic Communications Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d6fbb35-7d30-4bf1-a8c8-234f002e0557 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d6fbb35-7d30-4bf1-a8c8-234f002e0557) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d6fbb35-7d30-4bf1-a8c8-234f002e0557.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has announced a procurement process for the "Digital Diplomacy for Strategic Communications" training programme, aimed at enhancing the use of digital tools and social media for strategic communications. The procurement, classified under training services, was initiated on 1 June 2017, with the tender period closing on 16 June 2017. The contract is valued at £50,000 and is set to commence on 1 September 2017, continuing until 1 August 2020. The programmes are intended to be delivered in London, United Kingdom, following an open procurement method. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in digital communications and social media strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on collaborative and innovative approaches in the realm of digital diplomacy. Submitting proposals that highlight previous experience and tailored training offerings in these areas could enhance prospects for business growth within this sector. ## Notice Announcement of Procurement of training programme for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office: seeks suppliers for consideration to invite to quote to deliver a series of training sessions on using digital tools and social media for strategic communications. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d1407e1-3097-4750-afea-d2ada346edd4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 1 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SSVC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2017 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d1407e1-3097-4750-afea-d2ada346edd4 - 27 Jul 2017 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe42013-3f59-4c62-ae48-ca0dccee7377 - 27 Jul 2017 at 14:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe42013-3f59-4c62-ae48-ca0dccee7377 - 1 Jun 2017 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe42013-3f59-4c62-ae48-ca0dccee7377 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d1407e1-3097-4750-afea-d2ada346edd4 27th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe42013-3f59-4c62-ae48-ca0dccee7377 27th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9870a003-6f33-4bc5-a1a2-259b67e786e1 Non disclosure - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91ca9f6e-9118-415a-bc05-ff241cf9b621 Digital Diplomacy for Strategic Communications - cover sheet and contents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e833c9b-543a-422f-b4bd-af1e0eec4a86 Initial application for consideration - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00d477f9-2d02-4152-92e5-adf018a4c1f0 Full quote - details required - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8093056-6223-4913-909c-dd0287728925 Terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84427e30-3aa8-4d33-828c-7080dcbfc6c3 Specification Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9739318-f6eb-40e0-affb-3d0d54aede1b Official letter of invitation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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