Award

Award of Contract for Masterplanning and Workplace Consultancy Services for British Embassy, Dubai

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2024 at 15:45

Tender

21 Sep 2023 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has concluded an award process for the contract titled "Award of Contract for Masterplanning and Workplace Consultancy Services for British Embassy, Dubai" within the architectural and related services industry category. The procurement method was an open procedure below threshold. The contract period starts on July 8, 2024, and ends on December 8, 2024. The successful contractor is Farrells (London) LLP. The tender value is 59,145 GBP, and the tender period ended on April 18, 2024.

This contract opportunity for Masterplanning and Workplace Consultancy Services for the British Embassy in Dubai is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the reserved nature of the contract. Businesses in the architectural and related services sector would find this tender suitable. The contracting process has been completed, offering insights into successful outcomes for businesses entering similar procurement stages within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Contract for Masterplanning and Workplace Consultancy Services for British Embassy, Dubai

Notice Description

The British Embassy Dubai Office in the United Arab Emitates is to be re-developed to provide a fit for purpose office that meets the long term requirements of the FCDO. The FCDO therefore has a requirement for Masterplanning and Workplace Consultancy Services. The consultancy team appointed will be required provide a robust RIBA Stage 1 Project Brief with an agreed Master Plan which is informed by workplace review that shapes and refines our existing Schedule of Requirements (SoR). Following open competition (below threshold) and evaluation based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender, Farrells (London) LLP were appointed as the Successful Contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c869835-7c45-40dd-9aeb-d726028c5ae8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,145 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,145 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 8 Dec 2024 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
mollie.giuffrida@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER 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

FARRELLS (LONDON

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