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Security Assurance

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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26 Jan 2023 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of Security Assurance services through the Government Framework G-cloud 13. The contract, valued at £676,600 GBP, was awarded to 4Secure Limited. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on January 9, 2023, with the contract period set to start on February 1, 2023, and end on January 31, 2024. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is suited for SMEs.

This tender for Security Assurance services presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, with expertise in system quality assurance assessment and review services. Companies based in London, United Kingdom, are well-placed to compete due to the location of service delivery. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, acting as the buyer, has identified a need for these services, creating a pathway for business growth and collaboration. Businesses with experience in similar government framework agreements can leverage their capabilities to compete effectively for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Security Assurance

Notice Description

The Authority has Procured the Services via the Government Framework G-cloud 13 (RM1557.13)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87784d57-b5e5-4168-9c43-f0d1a2189641
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f414ca7-25a8-4140-8e08-73537e85d97a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£676,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£676,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 6-12 months
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
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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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4SECURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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