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Consular Digital Support Service

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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14 Feb 2020 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has completed the tender process for the "Consular Digital Support Service," aimed at providing application support for Consular Digital Services with a focus on continuous improvement. This contract, classed under technical support services, was valued at £2,300,000 and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery is expected to take place in London, with the contract running from 1st October 2019 to 30th September 2020. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st July 2019, and the contract was awarded on 4th September 2019.

This tender presents ample growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with competencies in technical and digital support services. Companies that specialise in IT solutions, software development, and system improvements would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, helping the Foreign & Commonwealth Office enhance its digital capability while expanding their own market presence.

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Notice Title

Consular Digital Support Service

Notice Description

Application support of Consular Digital Services with continuous improvement provisions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-103c3db2-e5e4-4e29-986b-33a40c109205
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0844ac69-ef9c-48fe-a859-15f267259f4a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Phoebe Earl
Contact Email
phoebe.earl@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44(0)207008 2375

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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