--- title: "Scoping Study to provide Economic Analysis to support the Global Trade Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1043325-a7a1-47d8-ad56-5a0bd3f62f4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1043325-a7a1-47d8-ad56-5a0bd3f62f4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1043325-a7a1-47d8-ad56-5a0bd3f62f4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1043325-a7a1-47d8-ad56-5a0bd3f62f4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2017-05-12" --- # Scoping Study to provide Economic Analysis to support the Global Trade Programme Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1043325-a7a1-47d8-ad56-5a0bd3f62f4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1043325-a7a1-47d8-ad56-5a0bd3f62f4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1043325-a7a1-47d8-ad56-5a0bd3f62f4e.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office, located in London, is currently managing a tender for a project titled "Scoping Study to provide Economic Analysis to support the Global Trade Programme." This procurement process, which falls under the services industry category and is classified as a feasibility study and advisory service, is in the Planning stage. The tender was published on 12 May 2017, with a submission deadline of 24 May 2017 and an expected contract period commencing on 29 May 2017 and concluding on 26 June 2017. The estimated contract value ranges from £70,000 to £80,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic and investment analysis, particularly those that can deliver robust recommendations based on empirical evidence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this project likely requires innovative and strategic solutions that can be provided by agile firms. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a business's visibility and credibility, while also contributing to the design and development of a significant global trade programme. ## Notice The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ("the Authority") is seeking short-term analytical and strategy development support to deliver an economic and investment analysis of the impacts of a proposed global trade programme, as part of a strategic framework to underpin future programme intervention decisions. The analytical support will make clear, robust, evidenced recommendations to assist in the design and development of this programme. Further information on the requirement is available within the Terms of Reference document available on the Authority's eSourcing Procurement portal (https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk). Additional information: 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/42371d66-1928-47b9-be9b-4dee048ff66a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 May 2017 - 26 Jun 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis ## Release History - 12 May 2017 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42371d66-1928-47b9-be9b-4dee048ff66a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42371d66-1928-47b9-be9b-4dee048ff66a 12th May 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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