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FCDO Consular Intelligent Client Function - Technical Architecture and Business Analysis

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "FCDO Consular Intelligent Client Function - Technical Architecture and Business Analysis." This project, classified under "Systems and technical consultancy services," aimed to set up essential technical architecture to enhance public-facing online services. The procurement phase was initiated as a selective process under the Crown Commercial Service’s Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 framework, with a contract value of £2.5 million and a minimum value of £649,081. The contract period commenced on 5th October 2020 and concluded on 4th October 2021, with the tender period ending on 6th August 2020.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs and technical consultancies focusing on digital transformation and public service improvement. Businesses with expertise in systems architecture, business analysis, and digital services will find valuable avenues for growth in this context, particularly those capable of delivering integrated technical solutions to support enhanced online functionalities for government initiatives. The involvement of a large supplier, Capgemini UK Plc, illustrates the competitive landscape, highlighting the potential for innovative and agile companies to secure similar contracts in future procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

FCDO Consular Intelligent Client Function - Technical Architecture and Business Analysis

Notice Description

Awarded via Lot 1: Digital Outcomes of Crown Commercial Service's Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 (RM1043.6) framework agreement. An intelligent client technical architecture and business analysis function for Consular Directorate. The Supplier will develop an integrated Consular technical architecture underpinning Buyer's public facing online services. The Supplier will be responsible for; * Setting up and embedding Buyer's Consular technical architecture function * Producing a programme business case to transform the Consular technical architecture to support Consular online services Managing the transformation programme, including the rollout of mission critical system this financial year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aba141e1-1a5c-4b8b-87a1-ba0353b4f679
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2020 - 4 Oct 2021 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
Reuben Barton-O'Brien
Contact Email
ict.commercial@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02070087811

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

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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