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Serious Organised Crime - Ghana (SOC-G)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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15 Sep 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Serious Organised Crime - Ghana (SOC-G)" aimed at enhancing resilience against serious and organised crime in Ghana and mitigating related threats to the United Kingdom. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement under the public-order services category (CPV code 75242100). The procurement encompasses multiple locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 12 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 November 2028, with an awarded value of £2,299,740. The key milestone of awarding occurred on 11 August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Adam Smith International Ltd, which was chosen as the supplier for the project. The nature of the project is suitable for businesses specialising in public-order services and organisations with experience in international development, security services, or governmental collaborations. With the specific focus on enhancing capacity and commitment in tackling serious organised crime, companies with a strategic presence or partnerships in Ghana would find this contract particularly beneficial. The engagement in this project could lead to expanded expertise, strengthened international networks, and an increased portfolio in governmental security initiatives.

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Notice Title

Serious Organised Crime - Ghana (SOC-G)

Notice Description

This contract will deliver increase resilience to Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) in Ghana (vulnerable people, communities, businesses, systems) and reduce SOC threats to the United Kingdom (UK). It is designed to increase capacity and commitment within government, civil society, and business to tackle SOC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a74cd46-546b-4b35-a2f6-487b96c37a9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098c6990-3dcf-4847-87ab-25a0dee43b38
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75242100 - Public-order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,299,740 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,299,740 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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