The purpose of this request for a quote (RFQ) is to find and appoint a suitable consultant /supplier to update the Commonwealth’s quantitative analysis of the economic and business case for transitioning from paper-based to paperless trade documentation, building on existing methodologies and previous Commonwealth reporting.

Closing date for receipt of RFQs is 17:00 GMT, 12 March 2025

One of the key focus areas will be on the impact of legal reform and digitalization in building the digital economy and its role in increasing trade competitiveness, removing barriers to trade and promoting greater investment.

The analysis will explore how this will contribute to building the “Commonwealth advantage” in fostering trade and investment within national and regional economies, with particular emphasis on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands.

To participate in the RfQ process, interested parties ("Suppliers”) must complete and submit the attached RfQ and any other relevant documents to [email protected].on or before the closing time/date (above).

All clarification questions pertaining to this procurement must be submitted to the email addresses above on or before 17:00 GMT, 3 March 2025. 

RFQ - Quantitative Analysis of Paperless Trade Transition (151.66 KB)