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Iraq Security and Defence Programme (ISDP)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 Dec 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Iraq Security and Defence Programme (ISDP) is organised by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, England. This programme aims to build the capability and capacity of the Iraqi Security Forces, falling under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services. The contract was awarded on 21st November 2025 to TAG International Development Limited, marking the procurement stage as complete. The contract began on 24th November 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services. SMEs with expertise in security and defence consultancy would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, offering services across a broad geographical scope including the UK, Europe, and other regions. Participating in such projects can facilitate business growth by enhancing international collaboration and visibility in the global market, particularly within the government and defence sector.

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Notice Title

Iraq Security and Defence Programme (ISDP)

Notice Description

New Iraq Security and Defence Programme building capability and capacity of the Iraqi Security Forces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a43c7ea-5c43-4caf-95d3-dab129fa6411
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a37aeb-b03d-4b8a-a593-ba1cebc973bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,040,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,040,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier.engagement@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TAG INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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