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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95fb2285-8da7-4317-a97a-aea12edcc3d0

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for "Lot 2 Communication in Foreign Policy," a training programme designed for policy-makers and diplomats worldwide. This opportunity falls under the category of adult and other education services and is located in London, UK. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 17:00 UK time on Friday, 2nd June 2017. The contract is valued at £45,000 and will commence on 10th July 2017, extending until 9th July 2020. This open procurement process requires all tender submissions to be made electronically through the BravoSolution eProcurement portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for training providers and educational institutions that specialise in communication, foreign policy, or diplomatic training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative approaches and tailored solutions to the training needs of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Businesses well-suited to compete will likely have experience in delivering similar training programmes and an understanding of the strategic communication needs within the field of foreign policy.

## 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. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration first time which is free and instantaneous), then navigate to Project_1216 / ITT 1682. 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. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration first time which is free and instantaneous), then navigate to Project_1216 / ITT 1681. Your Tender must be submitted electronically through the BravoSolution eProcurement Portal by 17:00 UK time on Friday 19th May 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/82dee4d8-3018-4c36-b33b-fd2495a1264f |
| 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 | 5 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2017 - 9 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 5 May 2017 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82dee4d8-3018-4c36-b33b-fd2495a1264f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82dee4d8-3018-4c36-b33b-fd2495a1264f
  5th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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