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title: "Provision of service to conduct a Gap Analysis and Identify Commercial Opportunities for UK companies in the Colombia's cacao sector"
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# Provision of service to conduct a Gap Analysis and Identify Commercial Opportunities for UK companies in the Colombia's cacao sector

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-631d2c49-f8e9-4c20-922a-12b82cebaeeb

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a tender titled "Provision of service to conduct a Gap Analysis and Identify Commercial Opportunities for UK companies in the Colombia's cacao sector." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically within research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with documents published on 22 December 2020 and a submission deadline for bids set for 12 January 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 18 January 2021 and conclude by 31 March 2021. The procurement method is open, described as an open procedure below threshold, with a contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their operations in international markets. Companies with expertise in market analysis, consultancy services, or the agriculture sector, especially those focusing on cacao and related commodities, will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this project will enable businesses to enhance their visibility in the Colombian market, contributing to growth while supporting UK companies in exploring commercial ventures abroad.

## Notice

Provision of service to conduct a Gap Analysis and Identify Commercial Opportunities for UK companies in the Colombia's cacao sector. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCDO's e-Procurement Portal Jaggaer/Bravo Solution. URL is https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_6203/itt_4126

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453fbc9e-9f2c-4f0b-8baf-f07dd8e491da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2020 at 17:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453fbc9e-9f2c-4f0b-8baf-f07dd8e491da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453fbc9e-9f2c-4f0b-8baf-f07dd8e491da
  22nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/

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