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title: "Women in Diplomacy"
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# Women in Diplomacy

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdc33703-2b54-4277-97b0-e29b4e818854

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the "Women in Diplomacy" project, focusing on specialist training services under the CPV code 80510000. This project aims to bring together female diplomats from the UK and seven European countries for a career development programme, covering areas such as personal branding, goal setting, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills. The contract, awarded to Polaris Global Consultancy Limited, covers services to be delivered across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st July 2024, with the contract running from 1st August 2024 to 15th March 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, and the total contract value is £41,974 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those capable of delivering complex and culturally sensitive educational programmes on a global scale. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the specific suitability criteria outlined. By participating in this programme, businesses can enhance their reputation and network within the diplomatic and governmental sectors, positioning themselves for further opportunities within public sector contracts and international development projects.

## Notice

'Women in Diplomacy' project aims to bring a cohort of female diplomats from the UK and seven European countries (Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, The Netherlands, Norway, Ireland and the EEAS.) together for a career development programme. This programme will focus on development areas such as personal branding, goal setting, negotiation, communication and leadership skills. It will also invite female leaders in government to share best practice and identify common challenges and opportunities. The FCDO seeks to contract an external training provider to help deliver the career development aspect of the Women in Diplomacy project in FY24-25.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3a3f6e-5baa-49b8-81e4-5e6c330d6a3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 15 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,974 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,974 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLARIS GLOBAL CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3a3f6e-5baa-49b8-81e4-5e6c330d6a3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3a3f6e-5baa-49b8-81e4-5e6c330d6a3f
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fcdo

## Provenance

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