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Open Source Investigation and Internet Intelligence and Investigated Platform

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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19 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, based in Liverpool, England, has completed a procurement process for the provision of IT services, specifically focusing on the development of an Open Source Investigation and Internet Intelligence Platform. Categorised under IT services, this award was made using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £82,634.8 GBP. This process culminated in an award on 24th February 2026, with the contract set to run from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2028, aiming to serve various regions including the United Kingdom and globally.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in IT consulting, software development, and internet support. The platform's development involves using open-source investigation, offering a significant growth avenue for businesses adept in internet intelligence solutions. Companies with a medium to large operational scale, such as the appointed supplier, Internet Investigation Solutions Ltd, would be well-suited for such tender opportunities, and could benefit from expanding their service offerings to meet demand from public sector agencies across a wide geographic area.

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Notice Title

Open Source Investigation and Internet Intelligence and Investigated Platform

Notice Description

Contract awarded for Open-Source Investigation and Internet Intelligence and Investigation Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1b0d72b-330b-4421-8d5b-c82a525873bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e344f8fa-7787-4c2d-a184-1436d6b8b4d1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,634 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,634 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 2-3 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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 3AB
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNET INVESTIGATION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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