Strengthening the Global Trading System (GTS)​ ​ ​

Description

The Global Trading System (GTS) contract forms part of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) wider Growth Community of Expertise (Growth CoE) programme, which provides technical assistance to support developing countries to participate more effectively in international trade and promote inclusive, export-led growth. The GTS component focuses on strengthening the capacity of developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to engage in, influence and shape multilateral trade rules, particularly within the World Trade Organization (WTO). Indicative requirements under this opportunity may include: • Technical assistance and advisory support to help developing countries participate more effectively in international trade negotiations and trade-related processes. • Support to strengthen engagement with the WTO and other relevant trade organisations and mechanisms. • Policy, legal and technical support to help countries implement and benefit from international trade agreements. FCDO is interested in engaging with organisations that have relevant expertise in trade and development and welcome participation from a diverse supplier base, including SMEs and consortia. The information provided at this stage is indicative only. Final details will be confirmed in the Tender Notice Suppliers interested in this opportunity either as a Prime or subcontractor are invited to attend an Early Market Engagement Event on Friday 21st August at 10am UK time when we will share more information on the requirement. The route to market for this contract is not yet determined and FCDO will be using market feedback from Preliminary Market Engagement activities to inform the decision. Please follow this link for registration details: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=09Ci08h8Uk-7-YW9Q9lCecrVSZRgRcpDtJxVU1ZowUdUNDU5RzE2SzFDVzRGS0tGWlk5SkVXMjBWQyQlQCNjPTEu&route=shorturl