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Supporting the UK - Gulf Women in Cyber Fellowship Programme

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Oct 2020 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking a supplier for the "Supporting the UK - Gulf Women in Cyber Fellowship Programme," which aims to support a network of senior Gulf women in cyber. This open tender, falling under the information technology services category, is active and will close on 23rd November 2020. The contract, valued at £146,700, is scheduled to commence on 15th December 2020 and run until 31st March 2021. Bidders can find all relevant correspondence and documents through the FCO's eProcurement Portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in information technology services. Firms capable of providing support for fellowship programmes and who have experience working with diverse communities may find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this project can facilitate growth by aligning with the UK’s commitment to promoting inclusivity in the tech sector.

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Notice Title

Supporting the UK - Gulf Women in Cyber Fellowship Programme

Notice Description

To continue delivery of a Fellowship programme for a established UK-backed network of senior Gulfi women in cyber. The chosen supplier will fulfil a secretariat function driving the Fellowship forward and to support development of four x-Gulf pilot projects that the Fellows are leading on. Additional information: All Tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec6336a-2edb-46b6-90a3-e1e1fc2823c3
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Regional Procurement Hub - MENAD
Contact Email
colyn.urban@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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