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title: "Request for Information (RFI) - Comparative Study of Trade Agreements in Ottawa, Canada"
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# Request for Information (RFI) - Comparative Study of Trade Agreements in Ottawa, Canada

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1a0b6df-40db-4e9d-b817-95ebda1560d7

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is planning a Request for Information (RFI) for a Comparative Study of Trade Agreements in Ottawa, Canada. This procurement falls under the category of research services and is valued at £55,000. The contract period is set to commence on 8th October 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019. Interested parties can find further details and submit their proposals via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. A future notice regarding this opportunity was published on 17th August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and analysis, particularly those familiar with trade agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement is suitable for them. Companies with experience in conducting studies within international trade contexts or those with a focus on public sector research could find this an advantageous project to pursue, thereby contributing to their growth and visibility in the public procurement sphere.

## Notice

Request for Information (RFI) for a Comparative Study of Trade Agreements in Ottawa. Please read the instructions on the RFI. All substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to PQQ_617

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a88b11-6815-4d99-bc2b-9ebc30f1870e |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2018 at 15:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a88b11-6815-4d99-bc2b-9ebc30f1870e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2a88b11-6815-4d99-bc2b-9ebc30f1870e
  17th August 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/

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