--- title: "Digital Diplomacy for Monitoring and Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84ec2534-c7cf-4dfd-8773-0d7d6e376e65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84ec2534-c7cf-4dfd-8773-0d7d6e376e65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84ec2534-c7cf-4dfd-8773-0d7d6e376e65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84ec2534-c7cf-4dfd-8773-0d7d6e376e65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2017-07-27" --- # Digital Diplomacy for Monitoring and Research Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84ec2534-c7cf-4dfd-8773-0d7d6e376e65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84ec2534-c7cf-4dfd-8773-0d7d6e376e65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84ec2534-c7cf-4dfd-8773-0d7d6e376e65.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has recently completed a procurement process for the training programme titled "Digital Diplomacy for Monitoring and Research." This initiative falls under the training services category with an allocated budget of £50,000. The tender was published on 1st June 2017, and the tender period concluded on 16th June 2017. The training sessions are set to begin on 1st September 2017 and will continue until 1st August 2020, with the delivery based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to compete for the contract. This opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in training, digital tools, and social media monitoring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their expertise in delivering customised training sessions may align well with the requirements set by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. This contract not only represents a chance to earn revenue but also to establish long-term relationships in the public sector, which can lead to further opportunities in the future. ## Notice Announcement of Procurement of training programme for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office: seeks suppliers for consideration to invite to quote to deliver a series of training sessions on using digital tools for research and social media monitoring and networking. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9666672-9da7-4f6d-afe8-7c99e9b15198 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 1 Aug 2020 | | 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 | 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 | CAROLINE BLACK ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2017 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9666672-9da7-4f6d-afe8-7c99e9b15198 - 27 Jul 2017 at 14:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e483878-5b5e-4240-ae3c-202b6fbd6c1d - 1 Jun 2017 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e483878-5b5e-4240-ae3c-202b6fbd6c1d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9666672-9da7-4f6d-afe8-7c99e9b15198 27th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e483878-5b5e-4240-ae3c-202b6fbd6c1d 27th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5a8dcc8-c420-4325-b679-b0eda423e8a6 Non disclosure - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/633a9121-a82d-48c5-9629-d3de6c8930de International Policy Framework - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1ea390d-6eaa-49f5-a92a-23e8b9fd8f8c Digital Diplomacy for Monitoring and Research - cover sheet and contents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ff981c2-7804-4893-94a5-b993a1bd72e5 Initial application for consideration - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99788cb2-4081-4f18-a468-aba91fed1bb1 Full quote - details required - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1be62586-fb39-4410-b766-8cd6705e499c Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b6504e3-7dac-4fd4-868b-8c0db12cf75b Official letter of invitation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad7883ec-12e1-46ea-9a98-aeb1d9b204a0 Specification Documennt ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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