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FCDO: Co-Pilot Delivery Partner

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 Jul 2025 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) involved a selective method to appoint a Co-Pilot Delivery Partner for the mobilisation and utilisation of Microsoft Co-Pilot licences. The contract, categorised under Software Packages and Information Systems (CPV 48000000), covers locations including the United Kingdom and extends to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions in Europe and the Rest of the World. The contract, valued at £1,600,000, is set to run from 14th July 2025 to 13th July 2028, following its award on 7th July 2025. Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd., a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded the contract in a process initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents strategic growth opportunities, especially for large-scale service providers specialising in software and information systems. Businesses experienced in handling extensive, multi-regional software implementation projects are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement process's selective nature underscores the importance of proven competence and capacity to deliver sophisticated solutions, making it ideal for entities that meet the eligibility criteria, including those eligible for End Customer Investment Fund (ECIF) funding from Microsoft. The engagement can enhance a firm's portfolio and market presence, broadening its scope through a reputable partnership with the UK government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCDO: Co-Pilot Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Provision of a Microsoft Co-Pilot Delivery Partner to support the mobilisation and utilisation of Co-Pilot licenses. The contract value includes End Customer Investment Fund (ECIF) funding from Microsoft to the Partner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4edd462a-45c9-4084-a7d5-49ce806ad5ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53cdab6a-88bb-42e5-9c52-29610a8b616e
Current Stage
Award
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2028 3-4 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

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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