--- title: "The Provision of Peers Reviews- Value of Diplomacy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e6cf16d-bf2e-4acc-ab5b-2cc3b6c2ee81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e6cf16d-bf2e-4acc-ab5b-2cc3b6c2ee81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e6cf16d-bf2e-4acc-ab5b-2cc3b6c2ee81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e6cf16d-bf2e-4acc-ab5b-2cc3b6c2ee81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2017-06-23" --- # The Provision of Peers Reviews- Value of Diplomacy Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e6cf16d-bf2e-4acc-ab5b-2cc3b6c2ee81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e6cf16d-bf2e-4acc-ab5b-2cc3b6c2ee81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e6cf16d-bf2e-4acc-ab5b-2cc3b6c2ee81.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a tender titled "The Provision of Peers Reviews - Value of Diplomacy." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for staff training services (CPV code: 80511000). The tender is situated in London, with submissions due by 10:00 AM on 14th July 2017. The project involves contracting an external organisation for 30 days of advice to review methodologies related to various diplomatic activities, with the contract period running from 31st July 2017 to 31st March 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of applicants to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in econometric modelling and economic analysis, particularly those skilled in option pricing and insurance models. Companies that meet the requirements for previous experience in these fields would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a valuable occasion for expanding their capabilities and involvement in government projects. ## Notice 1. The UK contributes significantly to global diplomacy, whether helping to secure an ambitious climate deal in Paris, to the Iranian nuclear negotiations, or to the high quality service it provides to British National overseas. 2. There is an increasing demand from Ministers and Senior Officials to be able to demonstrate the value of the work that the Civil Service carries out. In some government departments, where for example the focus is on infrastructure, education or health provision, there are relatively well established methods for valuing outputs. 3. The project considers a broad definition of diplomacy, and will use various methods to measure it. This ranges from econometric analysis of trade patterns, to case studies of conflict resolution. The first part of this project was contracted out and provided recommendations for how to conduct the project. We are now beginning to assess different strands of work, covering a range of diplomatic activities. 4. In order for this project to be as robust as possible we are contracting an external organisation to peer review methodologies and results. We are therefore contracting 30 days of external advice. This will be spread over the financial year 2017-18 in varying lengths and frequencies, not extending longer than 31 March 2018. Key requirements 5. Your organisation, or partner, must have previous experience in econometric modelling and economic analysis. Methods currently considered include option pricing, insurance models and revealed and stated preferences. Additional information: Please submit all documents no later then 10.00am 14th July 2017 via the Bravo electronic tendering portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaed4b7a-c1ec-4563-b8c6-47c6f58e5b65 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE | | Locality | LONDIN | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2017 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaed4b7a-c1ec-4563-b8c6-47c6f58e5b65 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaed4b7a-c1ec-4563-b8c6-47c6f58e5b65 23rd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6110168d-f532-4505-afe8-ae4ff9d01f4e Instructions to Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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