Tender

Provision for a Scoping Report on Blockchain Technology

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

20 Mar 2019 at 03:20

Tender

31 Jan 2019 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking suppliers for the provision of a scoping report on blockchain technology. This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is being conducted through an open method, allowing broad participation. The tender was published on 31 January 2019, with a submission deadline of 18 February 2019. Successful bidders will need to deliver their services across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories such as the British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man. The contract period is set to commence on 1 March 2019 and conclude on 30 June 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, blockchain technology, or consultancy services to engage with a high-profile governmental body. Companies that are experienced in innovative technology solutions or strategic consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can leverage their expertise to explore growth avenues within the public sector, helping to expand their portfolios and client base in emerging technology areas.

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Notice Title

Provision for a Scoping Report on Blockchain Technology

Notice Description

All Tender documentation can be found and accessed via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project_ 2124/ ITT_2831.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83f765ac-2821-4480-aa3c-f84d575b356c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced618e5-28eb-4d50-b03e-22ad580ee174
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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