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MPROVING ACCESS FOR MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES TO LOCALLY-RELEVANT DIGITAL CONTENT

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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25 Mar 2020 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has successfully completed a tender titled "Improving Access for Marginalised Communities to Locally-Relevant Digital Content" aimed at enhancing digital content accessibility in South Africa. Categorised under digital mapping services, this procurement process adopted an open method and was conducted below the threshold. The contract commenced on 6th January 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2020, with the tender submission period ending on 9th December 2019. The main office is located in London, United Kingdom, with the postal code SW1A 2AH.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital mapping services to expand their reach and grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this market, given the focus on inclusivity for marginalised communities. Companies that can deliver innovative digital solutions and have a strong understanding of local needs in South Africa will likely find this context conducive to successful bidding.

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Notice Title

MPROVING ACCESS FOR MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES TO LOCALLY-RELEVANT DIGITAL CONTENT

Notice Description

IMPROVING ACCESS FOR MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES TO LOCALLY-RELEVANT DIGITAL CONTENT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-573ce787-18ca-43c4-8906-2327432674b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f40c337-b086-4ddd-be3e-53f98b8db3fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354100 - Digital mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNET SOCIETY SOUTH AFRICA CHAPTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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