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title: "Sworn Diamond Expert position to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs"
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# Sworn Diamond Expert position to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62b85fc8-0e48-4cdc-a4f5-5476a889f42e

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently planning a tender for the position of Sworn Diamond Expert to assist with the inspection of rough diamond imports and exports in accordance with Kimberley Process requirements. The deadline for engagement in the planning phase is set for 24th September 2021, while the tender is classified under the industry category of services provided by business, professional and specialist organisations. The position will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, and is part of an initiative to ensure compliance and provide detailed reporting on diamond valuations.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in diamond valuation and compliance with international trade regulations. Businesses that specialise in gemology or related fields, as well as those with experience in government contracting, will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this tender could provide a significant growth opportunity by establishing a partnership with a governmental authority, potentially leading to further contracts in public procurement.

## Notice

Sworn Diamond Expert position to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. As part of the Government Diamond Office's operating model, imports and exports of rough diamonds are inspected to ensure compliance with the Kimberley Process requirements. The role of a Sworn Diamond Expert involves attending these inspections accompanied by a staff member of the Government Diamond Office, valuating the import or export, and providing the Government Diamond Office with a detailed report. For more information please contact: KPUK@fcdo.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98721883-ad00-4726-a76f-b3c085f0ada3 |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 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 AND DEVELOPMENT 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2021 at 09:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98721883-ad00-4726-a76f-b3c085f0ada3
- 3 Sep 2021 at 09:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98721883-ad00-4726-a76f-b3c085f0ada3
- 1 Sep 2021 at 13:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98721883-ad00-4726-a76f-b3c085f0ada3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98721883-ad00-4726-a76f-b3c085f0ada3
  3rd September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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