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JEF CIS Technical Assurance Partner

FCDO SERVICES

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27 Jan 2025 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by FCDO Services, is for the "JEF CIS Technical Assurance Partner" under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79410000). The procurement method used is a call-off from a framework agreement with a selective approach. The tender spans multiple locations, primarily targeting Milton Keynes (MK19 7BH). Significant dates include the tender period ending on 8th January 2025 and the contract period starting from 9th January 2025 to 5th October 2025. The process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £740,750 GBP awarded to Actica Consultancy Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector to grow, particularly those that specialise in technical assurance and have experience working within governmental frameworks. SMEs are explicitly encouraged to participate, making it an ideal opportunity for smaller consultancy firms aiming to establish or expand their presence in public sector contracts. By securing this contract, businesses can potentially develop long-term relationships with governmental bodies like FCDO Services and increase their portfolio in delivering high-value consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

JEF CIS Technical Assurance Partner

Notice Description

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3de64918-35b0-4730-8698-69c257e97af5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30906cc8-6e60-47ab-9bcc-a3b2979711fe
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£740,750 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2025 - 5 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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