ISF Cyber: Advanced Balkan Cyber Programme - Lot 2

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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09 Jun 2025 at 15:21

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09 Jun 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "ISF Cyber: Advanced Balkan Cyber Programme" encompasses two lots, with Lot 1 and Lot 2 being managed by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office based in London, UK. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement process, now in the award stage, concluded with successful outcomes for both lots. Lot 1 was awarded to BAE Applied Intelligence Limited, while Lot 2 went to Actica Consulting Limited. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contracts for both lots began on 13th May 2025 and will be concluded on 31st March 2028, with Lot 1 valued at £759,895 and Lot 2 at £382,673, indicating considerable investment in the programme.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in IT consulting and software development. With Lot 2 designated to Actica Consulting Limited, noted for being an SME, this process demonstrates the accessibility of government contracts to small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement's strategic focus within London's vibrant tech industry offers unique opportunities for companies prepared to deliver high-quality IT services. Participating firms could leverage their involvement in this programme to enhance their portfolio and credentials in public sector IT service delivery, thereby fostering future business development and potential collaborations with government bodies.

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Notice Title

ISF Cyber: Advanced Balkan Cyber Programme - Lot 2

Notice Description

Award notice for Lot 2 of the Advanced Balkan Cyber Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ae5ff80-ffa5-4f2b-bc9b-eeaca59acb58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6659603-c505-4f9f-b7a5-3b416f509ac7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£131,847 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,142,568 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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 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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ACTICA CONSULTING

BAE APPLIED INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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