--- title: "Provision of technical advisory services for Prosperity Fund Programmes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d016a17e-3ef9-4895-9601-7d1fa1375ad7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d016a17e-3ef9-4895-9601-7d1fa1375ad7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d016a17e-3ef9-4895-9601-7d1fa1375ad7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d016a17e-3ef9-4895-9601-7d1fa1375ad7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2017-07-05" --- # Provision of technical advisory services for Prosperity Fund Programmes Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d016a17e-3ef9-4895-9601-7d1fa1375ad7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d016a17e-3ef9-4895-9601-7d1fa1375ad7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d016a17e-3ef9-4895-9601-7d1fa1375ad7.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is seeking proposals for the "Provision of technical advisory services for Prosperity Fund Programmes" through an open procurement process. The tender, classified under staff training services, is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 17th July 2017 at 10:00 am. The contract will commence on 31st July 2017 and will last until 22nd September 2017. Interested suppliers must register on the FCO's online procurement portal to submit their tenders, which must include project codes Project_1302 and itt_1807 for reference. This opportunity allows businesses specialising in capacity building, mentoring, and advisory services to leverage their expertise in supporting governmental programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender, as it aligns with their capabilities in delivering tailored advisory services based on industry best practices. Engaging in this procurement can help these businesses expand their portfolio and establish fruitful connections with public sector clients. ## Notice 1. The FCO Prosperity Fund Delivery Unit (PFDU) are seeking short term capacity building, mentoring and advisory services to support the development of a range of Prosperity Fund ('Fund') programmes. The advisory services will provide guidance based on evidence and experience to ensure that Fund programming design and delivery choices are in line with industry good practice. Additional information: To participate in this Procurement or to access further information Suppliers will need to register free of charge on the FCO's online portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk Tenders must be submitted electronically via this online portal. Please submit all documents no later then 10.00am 17th July 2017. Plrease refer to the following codes on Bravo: Project_1302 itt_1807 Detailed Guide This procurement is being managed through the Authority's eSourcing procurement portal. To register interest: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; 3. Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5db046-6e03-41c2-806a-5e1cd4f76ba7 | | 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 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 22 Sep 2017 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2017 at 13:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5db046-6e03-41c2-806a-5e1cd4f76ba7 - 3 Jul 2017 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5db046-6e03-41c2-806a-5e1cd4f76ba7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5db046-6e03-41c2-806a-5e1cd4f76ba7 5th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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