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title: "This EME is to introduce the aims of the SHEFE programme to the market; stimulate interest; solicit feedback and on its scope, design and delivery model; and share information on the wider programme's timeframe for delivery. This is not a call for competition or tender at this time."
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# This EME is to introduce the aims of the SHEFE programme to the market; stimulate interest; solicit feedback and on its scope, design and delivery model; and share information on the wider programme's timeframe for delivery. This is not a call for competition or tender at this time.

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebdef4f9-3f33-449c-af6b-7e3fca417d4e

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a planning stage procurement process for the SHEFE programme. The programme aims to provide foreign economic-aid-related services. The engagement end date is 20th March 2023. The procurement process is not yet open for competition or tender. The event is virtual and scheduled for Monday 20th March @ 14:00 -16:00 GMT.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses interested in foreign economic-aid-related services within the specified industry category should consider engaging with the SHEFE programme. The event presents a chance to provide feedback and gather information on the wider programme's delivery model. Interested parties are encouraged to register via the provided form before the engagement end date.

## Notice

This EME is to introduce the aims of the SHEFE programme to the market; stimulate interest; solicit feedback and on its scope, design and delivery model; and share information on the wider programme's timeframe for delivery. This is not a call for competition or tender at this time. This Early Market Engagement event (EME) is scheduled to take place virtually on Monday 20th March @ 14:00 -16:00 GMT. If you are interested in attending this EME then please register via the form at: https://bit.ly/3In8qg PIN ref 2023/S 000-005460 23/2/23 Additional information: EME Date is Monday 20th March @ 14:00 -16:00 GMT. If you are interested in attending this EME then please register via the form at: https://bit.ly/3In8qg

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffdbadad-1759-45b3-8b63-923419f6c758 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2023 at 13:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffdbadad-1759-45b3-8b63-923419f6c758

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffdbadad-1759-45b3-8b63-923419f6c758
  24th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://bit.ly/3In8qg
  Please register for EME via the form at

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