Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-edf6-73ba-af81-437b34e93c21/scoping-study-to-develop-a-uk-programme-to-support-the-development-and-adoption [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Scoping study to develop a UK programme to support the development and adoption of standards and quality infrastructure in targeted oda-eligible countries and to create opportunities for international trade including UK companies [Foreign & Commonwealth Office](https://tendernation.io/buyers/foreign-commonwealth-office) Estimated value £70,000 to £80,000 Published 12 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 27 Sept 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) (‘the Authority’), seeks to appoint one research/consultancy firm to deliver a Scoping Study which makes clear, robust and evidenced recommendations for an Official Development Assistance eligible Programme to support the development and adoption of standards and quality infrastructure in targeted middle income countries. Additional information: Closing date for all Bids is 12:00hrs 27th September 2016. ## CPV classification Equal opportunities consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/28892409-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileForeign & Commonwealth Office: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/foreign-commonwealth-office)[SectorMore Other community & personal services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/community-personal-services) ## More tenders like this [Parking enforcement services – Solution matérielle et logicielle nécessaire aux constats et traitements destinés au contrôle du stationnement Ville de Namur 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-309d-72f2-a250-087598da1a04/belgium-parking-enforcement-services-solution-materielle-et-logicielle-neces)[Washing and dry-cleaning services – kompleksowe świadczenie usług pralniczych I dezynfekcyjnych WRAZ Z wynajmem bielizny ORAZ wdrożenie systemu RFID umożliwiającego identyfikację bielizny ZA pomocą FAL radiowych Mazowiecki Szpital Specjalistyczny Sp. z o. o. 24 days left 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-307c-70f7-8276-9050809e2c32/poland-washing-and-dry-cleaning-services-kompleksowe-swiadczenie-uslug-praln)[Washing and dry-cleaning services – Cirkulationstvätt och hyra av arbetskläder för hemtjänst, hälso- och sjukvård samt vård- och omsorgsboende Inköps- och upphandlingsförvaltningen 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0bbd-700c-ba40-7d838578b78e/sweden-washing-and-dry-cleaning-services-cirkulationstvatt-och-hyra-av-arbet)[Cemetery maintenance services – Entretien des espaces verts dans les cimetières Grenoblois - Marché réservé aux structures d'insertion professionnelle Ville de Grenoble 23 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-1c50-73ed-854b-47974f8b62ad/france-cemetery-maintenance-services-entretien-des-espaces-verts-dans-les-ci)[Laundry-collection services – kompleksowa usługa najmu I serwisowania odzieży roboczej ORAZ najmu I serwisu szafek NA czystą I brudną odzież DLA pracowników ZOO wrocław SP. Z O.O. ZOO WROCŁAW Sp. z o.o. 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-1a2b-7366-a787-b31eeea53c94/poland-laundry-collection-services-kompleksowa-usluga-najmu-i-serwisowania-o)[Janitorial services – Servicio de auxiliares de servicio de los edificios del Consell de Mallorca Departamentos del Consell Insular de Mallorca 3 days left 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-41ac-7354-a35f-341d4e36d591/spain-janitorial-services-servicio-de-auxiliares-de-servicio-de-los-edificio)