Services / International Procurement
International Procurement & B2G Deal Desk
Opportunity research, sourcing, partner coordination, official outreach support and structured follow-up for companies pursuing international contracts and procurement deals.
7 Seas Consulting helps companies approach international procurement opportunities with structure, discipline and clear execution. We support opportunity research, supplier and partner sourcing, tender dossier preparation, official outreach workflows, buying assistance and follow-up systems for B2B and B2G opportunities across Africa, Europe, Morocco and international markets.
7 Seas Consulting can support international B2B and B2G deal preparation, but it is not a law firm, lobbying firm or licensed procurement authority.
Scope
What this service covers
International Tender Research
We identify and structure relevant tender and contract opportunities across target markets, sectors and procurement channels.
African & Non-EU Opportunity Support
We help companies evaluate opportunities outside the EU, including African markets, emerging markets, public agencies, institutional buyers and private-sector buyers.
B2G Deal Desk
We structure government-facing opportunities with clear documentation, stakeholder mapping, requirement tracking, follow-up status and next actions.
Foreign Buying & Sourcing Support
We support international purchasing by helping identify suppliers, compare offers, request quotations, verify basic supplier information and organize decision-ready buying dossiers.
Partner & Supplier Search
We help map potential local partners, execution partners, suppliers, distributors, subcontractors or technical collaborators needed for an opportunity.
Official Outreach Support
We help prepare professional outreach messages, institutional letters, company introductions, clarification requests and follow-up workflows through appropriate official or business channels.
Dossier & Proposal Preparation
We help build structured dossiers with company profiles, technical descriptions, compliance matrices, supplier information, methodology text and supporting documents.
Daily Deal Follow-Up Rhythm
We can operate a structured follow-up cadence with daily updates, contact tracking, next actions, blockers, document status and deal-readiness reporting when agreed as part of the engagement.
Why a deal desk
International opportunities need structure, not chaos.
Foreign tenders, government opportunities and international buying processes often fail because information is scattered, contacts are unclear, requirements are incomplete, suppliers are unverified, deadlines are missed or follow-up is not disciplined. 7 Seas Consulting helps turn the process into a structured deal desk with clear status, documentation and next actions.
- Find relevant opportunities.
- Understand requirements and eligibility.
- Map official channels and stakeholders.
- Prepare the right dossier.
- Coordinate partners and suppliers.
- Track every next action.
- Follow up professionally and consistently.
- Keep the client informed with clear daily or scheduled updates.
Operating model
International Deal Desk operating model
- STEP 01
Opportunity Definition
We clarify the target country, sector, buyer type, budget range, deadline, product/service category and strategic goal.
- STEP 02
Research & Source Mapping
We search public tender portals, institutional channels, procurement platforms, company/buyer sources, supplier directories and relevant trade channels.
- STEP 03
Eligibility & Risk Check
We map requirements, documents, certifications, legal constraints, local presence needs, partner needs, sanctions or compliance considerations and delivery feasibility.
- STEP 04
Contact & Stakeholder Map
We create a contact map with official procurement contacts, institutional channels, potential buyers, suppliers, partners and relevant support organizations.
- STEP 05
Outreach Pack
We prepare professional outreach material: company introduction, capability statement, product/service summary, request for clarification, RFQ email, partner approach or institutional letter.
- STEP 06
Dossier Build
We prepare the document checklist, compliance matrix, company profile, methodology text, supplier offer comparison, pricing framework and submission/readiness pack.
- STEP 07
Follow-Up Cadence
We track replies, unanswered contacts, required follow-ups, blockers, document gaps, upcoming deadlines and decision points.
- STEP 08
Deal Readiness
We help move the opportunity toward a clear next step: bid, no-bid, partner route, supplier negotiation, formal meeting, quotation, proposal, shortlist or final decision preparation.
Execution rhythm
Daily execution rhythm when the deal is active.
For active international opportunities, 7 Seas Consulting can work with a daily execution rhythm so the client always knows what happened, what is pending and what must happen next.
Daily follow-up is available for active deal-desk engagements and can be structured as a retainer, project sprint or opportunity-specific support package.
Daily update can include
- 01New opportunities found
- 02Contacts identified
- 03Outreach sent or prepared
- 04Replies received
- 05Follow-ups due
- 06Documents missing
- 07Supplier/partner status
- 08Tender deadline status
- 09Risk or compliance flags
- 10Recommended next action
- 11Client decision required
- 12Deal probability / readiness status
Foreign buying
International buying and supplier support.
7 Seas Consulting can also support companies that need help buying products, materials, equipment, technology or services from abroad. The goal is to reduce confusion, compare options, structure supplier communication and create a decision-ready purchasing dossier.
Supplier Research
We identify potential suppliers and collect basic company, offer, location and contact information.
RFQ Preparation
We prepare request-for-quotation messages, product/specification summaries and comparison templates.
Offer Comparison
We structure supplier offers by price, delivery, payment terms, quantities, documents, warranty, logistics and risk.
Due Diligence Support
We help organize basic checks such as company identity, website, public records, trade signals, references, documentation and risk flags.
Logistics & Terms Mapping
We can help map Incoterms, shipping responsibility, documentation needs, customs considerations and payment-risk questions for review.
Negotiation Preparation
We prepare negotiation points, clarification questions and decision summaries so the buyer can move professionally.
Institutional outreach
Official-channel outreach, not backdoor politics.
When an opportunity requires contact with institutions, agencies, ministries, embassies, trade offices or public buyers, 7 Seas Consulting supports professional official-channel communication. This means preparing the right message, identifying the correct public or institutional contact route, documenting follow-up and keeping the process transparent.
7 Seas Consulting does not sell political access or influence. We support structured, transparent and professional business communication.
- Official procurement contacts
- Published institutional channels
- Embassies and trade promotion offices where relevant
- Chambers of commerce and business councils
- Public agencies and state-owned entities
- Clarification questions and formal information requests
- Capability statements and company introductions
- Documented follow-up and reply tracking
Compliance
Compliance-first by design.
International tenders, government opportunities and cross-border purchases require discipline. We help structure the business process while flagging issues that may require legal, tax, customs, sanctions or procurement-specialist review.
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption awareness
- Sanctions and restricted-party awareness
- Politically exposed person sensitivity
- Local partner risk
- Supplier verification gaps
- Payment and escrow risk
- Import/export and customs questions
- Procurement eligibility
- Document authenticity
- Deadline feasibility
- Margin and delivery risk
Decision framework
Strategic decision types
Every opportunity ends in a clear recommendation. These are the routes we evaluate.
Pursue
AThe opportunity is aligned, feasible and worth active follow-up.
Do not pursue
BThe risk, deadline, eligibility, margin or buyer fit does not justify the effort.
Source supplier
CThe buyer or tender is interesting, but supplier capacity must be found first.
Find local partner
DThe opportunity requires a local execution partner, distributor, agent or subcontractor.
Form consortium
EThe opportunity is too large for one party and requires a structured partner group.
Prime contractor route
FThe company can lead the bid or deal and coordinate partners.
Subcontractor route
GThe best position may be to support another bidder or larger contractor.
Broker / introduction route
HThe opportunity may be best handled by connecting buyer and execution partner with structured support.
Deliverables
What we can deliver
- International opportunity brief
- Tender or procurement target list
- Buyer/stakeholder map
- Official contact map
- Supplier shortlist
- Partner shortlist
- RFQ document
- Company capability statement
- Outreach email/letter pack
- Compliance matrix
- Document checklist
- Bid/no-bid memo
- Supplier comparison sheet
- Partner coordination notes
- Meeting preparation brief
- Follow-up tracker
- Daily update report
- Deal readiness report
- Tender dashboard or procurement CRM setup
- Final next-action plan
Audience
Who this is for
FAQ
International deal desk questions.
Can 7 Seas Consulting contact governments or institutions for us?
7 Seas Consulting can support official-channel outreach by preparing professional messages, company introductions, clarification requests and follow-up workflows through appropriate public or institutional contact routes. We do not sell political access, backdoor influence or illegal lobbying.
Can you help with African tenders?
Yes. We can support research, opportunity mapping, eligibility checks, partner requirements, dossier preparation and follow-up workflows for African and other non-EU tender opportunities.
Can you contact presidents, ministers or world leaders?
We do not position this service as personal political access. Where high-level or institutional communication is relevant, we support transparent official-channel communication, protocol-aware documentation and proper business routes. We do not bypass procurement rules or claim political influence.
Can you help us buy products or equipment from abroad?
Yes. We can support supplier research, RFQ preparation, offer comparison, documentation checks, negotiation preparation and purchasing decision support. Specialized import, customs, legal, tax or sanctions advice should be reviewed by qualified professionals where required.
Do you follow up daily?
For active deal-desk engagements, daily or scheduled follow-up can be included. Updates can cover contacts made, replies received, missing documents, supplier status, risks, next actions and client decisions required.
Do you guarantee contract wins?
No. 7 Seas Consulting does not guarantee tender wins, contract awards or government decisions. We help improve structure, readiness, documentation, communication and follow-up quality.
Related services
Domestic and European bids are covered by Tender & Contract Support. See every discipline on the services overview.
Pursuing an international contract or procurement deal?
Send us the country, sector, buyer type and deadline. We can help structure the opportunity, the dossier and the next steps.