Tender

Provision for 401 (k) Retirement Plan for The British Embassy in Washington DC

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

01 Oct 2018 at 19:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking tenders for the provision of a 401 (k) Retirement Plan for the British Embassy in Washington DC. This procurement falls under the industry category of personnel services, with a budget of £75,000, and the procurement method specified as an open procedure, which is below the threshold. The tender period is set to close on 24th October 2018, with the contract lasting from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2022. The services are expected to be delivered to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in financial services and employee benefit plans. Businesses with experience in retirement planning and a strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in both the UK and US may find this procurement particularly advantageous. Engaging in this contract could enhance their visibility and reputation within the public sector, leading to further opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for 401 (k) Retirement Plan for The British Embassy in Washington DC

Notice Description

Retirement Plan 401 (k) for the British Embassy in Washington DC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e94b71c-495e-4df8-9870-c40e93ec491b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17da2d68-f1d8-4f0c-9573-31036cb93fbc
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 4-5 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 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

Notice URLs

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