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title: "Conformity Assessment Request for Expressions of Interest"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE"
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# Conformity Assessment Request for Expressions of Interest

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f0a67ae-d7bb-467c-912d-9fa929f20421

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## Summary

The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Conformity Assessment Request for Expressions of Interest". This solicitation seeks expressions of interest from potential suppliers to conduct research on conformity assessment procedures in the United States, culminating in a comprehensive final report. Key dates include the engagement end date of 27 August 2018, and relevant industry classification falls under business services related to law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The procurement is being conducted through a tendering process, with documents available for review, including a market engagement notice and tender notice.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in legal consulting, market research, or related fields, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to undertake such research projects. Companies with expertise in regulatory compliance or market analysis and those with a focus on international standards could find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a government entity such as the British Embassy in Washington, DC.

## Notice

The British Embassy in Washington, DC is soliciting expressions of interest from potential suppliers to undertake research examining conformity assessment procedures in the United States, culminating in a final report. Please see the attached 'PF USW 921046 Conformity Assessment Request for Expressions of Interest' file for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1739556e-dbdf-4c64-b4e9-b8899fc02597 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Aug 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2018 at 15:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1739556e-dbdf-4c64-b4e9-b8899fc02597

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1739556e-dbdf-4c64-b4e9-b8899fc02597
  15th August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbcbe7ab-dd67-49f5-8960-2927cb8b45e8
  PF USW 921046 Conformity Assessment Request for Expressions of Interest

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