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FCDO Sanctions User Package Phase 2

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 Nov 2024 at 17:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded a procurement process for the "FCDO Sanctions User Package Phase 2", targeting the software package and information systems industry. The project entails improvement and merging of HMG public e-alerts systems for economic sanctions. The procurement, classified under CPV code 48000000, covers various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. This tender went through a limited procurement method titled "Competitive quotation (below threshold)" and resulted in an award to Granicus-Firmstep Limited. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1 November 2024 and concluding on 2 February 2026, with the award being published on 21 November 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the software and IT system sectors. SMEs were particularly considered suitable for this contract, offering a chance for smaller enterprises to engage with a major governmental project. Companies with experience in developing software systems for sanctions or public alerts would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The nature of the project suggests opportunities for growth through potential future enhancements or maintenance contracts, making it a lucrative prospect for businesses specialising in software solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCDO Sanctions User Package Phase 2

Notice Description

Improvement and merging of HMG public e-alerts systems for economic sanctions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c8d7e29-bc75-4541-9471-367979ff5396
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7749760e-09de-4c33-90bd-b041e09aadde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,761 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,761 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 2 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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