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title: "PIN - Early Market Engagement Event - Technology Centre of Expertise"
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# PIN - Early Market Engagement Event - Technology Centre of Expertise

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c44059c8-8f8b-4d6a-b7c4-66b5c9b37a4f

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a Prior Information Notice titled "Early Market Engagement Event - Technology Centre of Expertise." This engagement aims to introduce the Tech CoE programme to the market, gather feedback, and share the delivery timeline. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 19th April at 10:00 UK Time. The opportunity is in the research consultancy services category and is open to businesses in various locations, including the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a chance for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations to engage with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. Businesses interested in research consultancy services and technology-related projects should consider participating in this planning stage event to learn more about potential future opportunities within the Tech CoE programme.

## Notice

The EME is to introduce the aims of the Tech CoE to the market: stimulate interest; solicit feedback on its scope, design and delivery model; and share information on the wider programme's timeframe for delivery. Additional information: This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only for an Early Market Engagement (EME) for information to the market on FCDO's Tech CoE programme. The PIN is not a call for competition or tender at this time, it is an information notice to highlight to the market the intent to have a virtual EME event on Wednesday 19th April at 10:00 UK Time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab128df-9c5c-4cd0-8b2a-408230a55408 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 15:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab128df-9c5c-4cd0-8b2a-408230a55408

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab128df-9c5c-4cd0-8b2a-408230a55408
  27th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bit.ly/42nt5Ki
  If you are interested in attending this Early Market Engagement event, then please register via the form at:

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