Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c18-16ed-7255-881d-e6d29d5bdbed/scoping-study-to-provide-economic-analysis-to-support-the-global-trade-programme

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Scoping Study to provide Economic Analysis to support the Global Trade Programme

[Foreign & Commonwealth Office](https://tendernation.io/buyers/foreign-commonwealth-office)

Estimated value

£70,000 to £80,000

Published

12 May 2017

Deadline

Closed

24 May 2017

## 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.

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## About this tender

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 ([fco.bravosolution.co.uk](https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk)).

Additional information:

This procurement is being managed through the Authority's eSourcing procurement portal. To register interest:

- Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: [fco.bravosolution.co.uk](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);
- 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;
- 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.

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## CPV classification

Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d1043325-a7a1-47d8-ad56-5a0bd3f62f4e)

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