Tender

Hardship and Cost of Living Data Processing & Provision

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

24 Jul 2023 at 15:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a tender titled "Hardship and Cost of Living Data Processing & Provision" for the collation, checking, and distribution of worldwide Cost of Living and Hardship data. This tender is open for services in the data management category. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 22nd September 2023. The contract period for the successful bidder will start on 15th April 2024 and last until 14th April 2029. Potential suppliers can access the tender documentation via the FCDO's proprietary e-procurement system, Jaggaer.

This tender opportunity created by FCDO is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and offers potential for business growth in the data management services sector. Businesses involved in data processing and provision, particularly those with experience in collating worldwide Cost of Living and Hardship information, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The FCDO emphasises the need for two-factor authentication for access to its e-procurement portal, Jaggaer, ensuring a secure bidding process for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hardship and Cost of Living Data Processing & Provision

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has a requirement for the collation, checking and distribution of worldwide Cost of Living and Hardship information. The data gathered in this exercise is used to calculate the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Hardship element of Diplomatic Service Allowance (DSA) that the FCDO provides to its staff serving overseas. A LIST OF ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS, THEIR EXECUTIVE AGENCIES & THEIR NON-DEPARTMENTAL PUBLIC BODIES (NDPBs), & ANY SUCCESSORS, WHO MAY USE THIS CONTRACT IS AS FOLLOWS: - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Bank of England British Council British Tourist Authority (trading as Visit Britain/Visit England) Cabinet Office, including: - GCSI - Government Communication Service International - GDS: Government Digital Service Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) Crown Prosecution Service Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy* Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Department of Health & Social Care Department for International Trade Department for Transport, including: - Maritime and Coastguard Agency Department of Work and Pensions Financial Conduct Authority Food Standards Agency Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs HM Treasury Home Office, including: - HM Passport Office - Home Office International - Home Office - International Operations [replaces BFI & IEI] - Return Logistics Operations - Homeland Security Groups - UK Visas & Immigration Intellectual Property Office Manchester City Council Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Meteorological Office Metropolitan Police Ministry of Defence, including: - British Defence Section Washington - Defence Attache Network - Defence Geographic Centre - UK Hydrographic Office National Crime Agency Office for National Statistics Oil Pipeline Agency UK Health Security Agency UK Intelligence Community UK Research & Innovation Devolved Governments: Invest Northern Ireland The Executive Office, Northern Ireland Scottish Enterprise, including: - Scottish Development International Scottish Government Welsh Government, including: - International Business Wales *Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy existed until 2023 when it was split to form the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Responsibility for national security and investment policy has gone to the Cabinet Office. Additional information: The current Hardship and Cost of Living Data Processing & Provision contract will expire on 14 April 2024, and a new contract needs to be in place by this date to ensure continuity. Tender documentation is available from the Authority's proprietary e-procurement system, Jaggaer. See portal link below. https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Registration is required and is free of charge. Once registered, if not already, search for project_9629 / itt_5816 to gain access to the tender opportunity NOTE: ACCESS TO JAGGAER AND TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (2FA) Potential suppliers should note that two-factor authentication will be required to access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER, which requires Google Authenticator to be downloaded onto a mobile device. For more information in relation to two-factor authentication, a guide can be accessed by clicking the link on the home page of the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d206851-df45-4a78-9d45-6dbd99661c0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba5f0c0-a8e9-4226-8175-5abbc590221e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 14 Apr 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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