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FCDO: Secure Network Access

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Jun 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded the procurement process for the 'Secure Network Access' project, focusing on providing secure cloud access for its global end users. This contractual agreement fits under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, with ComputaCenter UK Ltd. being the awarded supplier. The procurement method employed was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarding stage was completed on 18 April 2025. The project will commence on the same date and run until 28 February 2030. This procurement covers multiple regions, including the UK and beyond, targeting a comprehensive geographical scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT security solutions, particularly those capable of servicing large-scale, global requirements for secure networking. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet such demands are encouraged, given the procurement's suitability provisions. As the procurement has been awarded to a large supplier, other businesses may look into opportunities for partnerships and subcontracting, fostering new business growth and expanding their portfolios in international and governmental projects.

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Notice Title

FCDO: Secure Network Access

Notice Description

New contract for the FCDO's Secure Network Access. Providing secure, cloud access to browser and applications online for the FCDO's global end users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72961645-cf04-4efa-9ade-91278abf6644
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/796553fb-2f31-44f5-948e-8abc049e8960
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£15,769,812 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,769,812 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
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 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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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