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title: "Strategic and Economic Case for Trade Facilitation and Border"
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# Strategic and Economic Case for Trade Facilitation and Border

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9912b0bb-d80b-43c4-a275-9f2c7d21f956

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Strategic and Economic Case for Trade Facilitation and Border," classified under business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method used was selective, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st June 2018, and the contract commenced on 1st July 2018, concluding on 31st January 2019. The contract value was £237,575, allocated to the supplier IMC Worldwide, based in Redhill, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses involved in consultancy and trade facilitation services. Companies with expertise in global trade participation, economic development, or poverty reduction initiatives would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The focus on boosting inclusive economic growth and reducing gender inequality highlights potential areas for business expansion, making this sector increasingly relevant for eager suppliers seeking to contribute to impactful projects.

## Notice

The outcomes of the programme will be to increase the participation of recipient countries in global trade and boost inclusive economic growth, employment and prosperity. The impact will be a reduction in poverty and gender inequality in line with the International Development Acts. GTP is expected to reduce poverty in priority countries through three different channels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f152fcd8-96b5-44f4-bf9d-55d8a50e0766 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,575 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMC WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2019 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f152fcd8-96b5-44f4-bf9d-55d8a50e0766

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f152fcd8-96b5-44f4-bf9d-55d8a50e0766
  20th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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