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title: "Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy"
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# Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65cc0043-4d94-4bbf-a402-576702f83a61

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), which is seeking proposals for the "Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy" tender. This opportunity involves providing training services focused on strategic communication for FCO personnel and is classified under the CPV category of adult and other education services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 2nd June 2017, at 17:00 UK time. The award was announced on 30th August 2017, with the contract effective from 1st September 2017 until 31st August 2019, with a total contract value of £75,569.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those offering expertise in communication and strategic development in a diplomatic context. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is open to them, fostering competition and innovation. Companies with a strong background in educational services and effective communication strategies would be well-suited to compete effectively for future contracts within this framework.

## Notice

A focused training offer for FCO policy-makers, programme officers, attaches and diplomats around the world, covering the importance and benefit of strategic communication. Additional information: The Provision of a Communication in Foreign Policy training offer. THIS OPPORTUNITY REPLACES THE INVALIDATED TENDER (project_1216, itt_1682). URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration first time which is free and instantaneous), then navigate to Project_1254 / ITT 1746. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the BravoSolution eProcurement Portal by 17:00 UK time on Friday 2nd June 2017. Tenders not submitted via the Bravo portal will not be considered. All Tender documentation has been published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and tenderers will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BravoSolution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a426f04-2aea-4157-bc09-55049f5d603b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,569 |
| 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 | DODS PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a426f04-2aea-4157-bc09-55049f5d603b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a426f04-2aea-4157-bc09-55049f5d603b
  13th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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