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Consular Live Digital Services - Awarded Contract

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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16 Oct 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process for "Consular Live Digital Services - Awarded Contract," falling under the IT services category (CPV: 72000000). This selective procurement took place via a call-off from a framework agreement and concluded with the award stage on 26th September 2025, with the contract active from 1st October 2025 until 30th September 2026. The contract, valued at £2,813,958, covers services such as 24/7 digital support and maintenance across various regions including British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is headquartered in London, England.

This contract represents a promising opportunity for large-scale businesses in the IT consulting, software development, and support services industry. Although not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the procurement of such comprehensive digital service projects can pave the way for technological advancements and expansion of service offerings, particularly for firms with an existing presence or interest in providing extensive geographical service coverage. Kainos Software Ltd., a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, indicating that similar large firms are well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Consular Live Digital Services - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Digital Services - 24/7 Support and Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11c686ad-02fe-4890-b341-aa24634886e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea9ec0d4-837d-4f5f-9a09-351c298d84b6
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,813,958 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,813,958 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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 AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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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