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FCDO Services Technology & Operations' Managed Service Provision

FCDO SERVICES

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16 Oct 2025 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FCDO Services Technology & Operations' Managed Service Provision" has been awarded by FCDO Services. This tender, situated in Milton Keynes, England, falls under the technical services category, with additional focus on business and management consultancy. The procurement followed a selective method through a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender period ending on 30 June 2025, and the contract running from 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025. The award status is active as of 30 June 2025, with the publication date of 16 October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs in the technology and management consultancy sectors, given the service provision requirements. Companies with strengths in technology architecture and programme and project management are well-positioned to benefit from this framework. The involvement of a high volume transactional framework and suitability for SMEs underlines a strategic growth opportunity for businesses seeking to engage with government projects and expand their footprint in public sector work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCDO Services Technology & Operations' Managed Service Provision

Notice Description

Call-off from FCDO Services framework agreement: XLY120/161/22AD - CS/SOL FCDO Services Technology & Operations' Managed Service Provision: Lot 1 - Technology & Operations' Technology & Architecture Service Provision Lot 2 - Technology & Operations' Programme & Project Service Provision High volume transactional framework award notice (PPN 01/23) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-0123-requirements-to-publish-on-contracts-finder

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c807a9-3176-46c4-a251-d7154389374f
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MULTIPLE

Further Information

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