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title: "Middle East and North Africa Region Expertise Training"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a8d5582d-a2db-4a37-bfb2-c38ebd103d3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2023-09-07"
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# Middle East and North Africa Region Expertise Training

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8d5582d-a2db-4a37-bfb2-c38ebd103d3e

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract for the procurement of services titled "Middle East and North Africa Region Expertise Training." The contract is valued at £50,000 GBP and the contract period is scheduled from October 16 to October 20, 2023. The procurement method used is "Other - SSJ," and the tender period ended on September 7, 2023. The contracting authority is the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office based in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing education and training services related to the Middle East and North Africa region. Companies with expertise in training services and a focus on international relations could be well-suited to compete. The award was given to The Siwa Group, a large-scale supplier based in Washington DC, USA. Businesses interested in expanding their presence in government training contracts, especially in the education sector, should consider engaging with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

Training for FCDO staff to better their understanding on the MENA region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e2763-2e88-402e-b2ab-7f5a21f6d84b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - SSJ |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 20 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 2AH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SIWA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2023 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e2763-2e88-402e-b2ab-7f5a21f6d84b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3e2763-2e88-402e-b2ab-7f5a21f6d84b
  7th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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