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FCDO Telephony Continuity of Service Support & Maintenance

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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31 Jan 2025 at 18:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the "FCDO Telephony Continuity of Service Support & Maintenance" contract. This award, under the industry category of Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services, is to support and maintain the FCDO's existing global telephony estate. The contract has been awarded to Vodafone Limited, with the contract period starting on 3rd February 2025 and ending on 2nd June 2027. The total contract value is £9,331,778 GBP, with the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement. The service locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender process reached the award stage, with the award being active as of 28th January 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and infrastructure maintenance. Large-scale enterprises like Vodafone Limited that have extensive experience in managing global telephony systems will find this contract particularly well-suited given the contract's value and scope. Although smaller enterprises and VCSEs were not considered suitable for this particular tender, businesses with similar capabilities and experience in delivering comprehensive telephony support on a global scale can prepare for future opportunities that may arise under similar framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCDO Telephony Continuity of Service Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Support and Maintenance of the existing global telephony estate within the FCDO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c32e490-9ed0-4a7c-8d4b-95ec6388aff8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f306f9-8299-4cb4-ad1d-4a4a4cc2773f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,331,778 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,331,778 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Jun 2027 2-3 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
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

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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