---
title: "Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb27dcc7-82e8-4c3e-9635-2d5bce81dd4c"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb27dcc7-82e8-4c3e-9635-2d5bce81dd4c"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb27dcc7-82e8-4c3e-9635-2d5bce81dd4c.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb27dcc7-82e8-4c3e-9635-2d5bce81dd4c.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE"
published: "2018-09-11"
---

# Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb27dcc7-82e8-4c3e-9635-2d5bce81dd4c

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb27dcc7-82e8-4c3e-9635-2d5bce81dd4c)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb27dcc7-82e8-4c3e-9635-2d5bce81dd4c.json)

## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision on Ningbo Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training", aimed at enhancing workplace training and developing vocational qualifications responsive to local industrial needs. This procurement process falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure (below threshold) for its bidding method. The tendering period will close on 21 September 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 11 October 2018 and to run until 31 March 2019. The services will be applicable across various regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research consultancy services, particularly those with experience in vocational education and skills training. Companies that can provide tailored training solutions or develop localised educational programmes may excel in this bidding process. Additionally, firms capable of fostering partnerships within the local workforce will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, enabling them to contribute positively to the project while growing their business in the expanding field of skills development.

## Notice

Building on this project, it's the intention of the Authority to extend the pilot to - Expand the UK EAL offer to enable workplace training; - Introduce 2-3 additional UK qualifications and/or curriculum to enable local vocational colleges create a cluster of subjects in response to local industrial needs - Verify the validity and sustainability of the Ningbo partnership model to inform the design of the overall multi-year Prosperity Fund China Skills Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953a7491-6c1b-4f7c-b1ee-f81b59d66c93 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2018 at 06:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953a7491-6c1b-4f7c-b1ee-f81b59d66c93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953a7491-6c1b-4f7c-b1ee-f81b59d66c93
  11th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/
  For full details, please register and login through the eProcurement portal BRAVO. Once logged in, navigate through Project_1871/ ITT_2542.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb27dcc7-82e8-4c3e-9635-2d5bce81dd4c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb27dcc7-82e8-4c3e-9635-2d5bce81dd4c.json.