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

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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07 Jun 2019 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has completed the tender for the provision of a 401(k) retirement plan for the British Embassy in Washington DC. This project, classified under personnel services, is valued at £75,000 and is part of an open procurement process. The contract period spans from 1st July 2019 until 30th June 2021, with the tender process having closed on 29th October 2018. Interested parties were invited to submit their proposals for this service aimed at enhancing the benefits offered to embassy employees.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and personnel services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in retirement planning and employee benefits could find this procurement process especially relevant, as it aligns with their services. Engaging in such contracts can significantly bolster the business profile of relevant organisations, allowing them to expand their client base within the public sector.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-819a5f4f-cbd0-4e4f-bbc5-ad1622f1df9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e039aaa1-716d-4b2d-a6da-827ca6058834
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 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 OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fco.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

EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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