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Expertise in Innovation & Agile Best Practices

FCO SERVICES

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07 Dec 2020 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, and involves the provision of expertise in innovation and agile best practices under the CPV category of business and management consultancy services. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 17th February 2019. The contract was awarded on the same date and remains active, covering a duration from 18th February 2019 to 16th August 2020. The total value of the contract is approximately £507,639.25.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in innovation and agile methodologies. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in delivering management consultancy within the specified procurement scope will find this a valuable opportunity to expand their portfolios. The contract's focus on agile practices highlights a demand for adaptable and innovative solutions in public procurement, making it an ideal fit for agile consultancy firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expertise in Innovation & Agile Best Practices

Notice Description

Call off from FCO Services DPS Ref: XLY120/038/19 Additional information: n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bc9f2d6-91d0-49f0-bb8e-3e61c0ee8d5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac3f223-57a0-4023-adeb-d1f2ba41dee0
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
£507,639 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£507,639 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2019 - 16 Aug 2020 1-2 years
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
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.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

FLUXX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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