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Provision of Sensitivity Reviewers

FCDO SERVICES

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13 Oct 2025 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, FCDO Services, has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Sensitivity Reviewers" under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services, classified with CPV code 73210000. This contract is part of a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6175 Lot 4 and involves a selective procurement method. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage as of 13th October 2025. Located in Milton Keynes, England, the awarded contract has a start date of 4th September 2025 and an end date of 3rd September 2027, with a total value of £1,080,000, including two potential year-long extensions. The delivery location is specified by the postal code HP19 7BH.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the tender's stated suitability. Businesses with robust experience in sensitivity reviewing and an existing relationship or familiarity with frame agreements may find this contract beneficial for growth. As the procurement is based on a call-off from a framework agreement, companies that can swiftly align with set framework conditions are well-positioned to compete. The supplier awarded, Iron Mountain (UK) PLC, exemplifies such capability within this segment, showcasing potential for significant growth through engagement with public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sensitivity Reviewers

Notice Description

Call off from CCS Framework RM6175 Lot 4 - XLY120/048/25ADO - Contract has 2 further extension options to extend for up to 2 years (1 year extension options)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acc8dbb0-9c7e-4cf4-85e2-0886c724f5d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a714204-1a8f-4fd0-b4b2-a3ea57e062b9
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2027 1-2 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRON MOUNTAIN (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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