Award

Business Transformation, engagement and communication linked to the FCO's Technology Overhaul Programme

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Award

26 Mar 2019 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has awarded a contract titled "Business Transformation, engagement and communication linked to the FCO's Technology Overhaul Programme," which falls under the IT services industry category. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £536,000 and the relevant procurement stage has now reached completion, with the contract period running from 1st September 2017 to 31st December 2017. This award notice was published retrospectively for transparency on 26th March 2019.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies capable of delivering effective business transformation and communication strategies could thrive in competing for similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the awarded contract specifies suitability for SMEs, allowing for diverse participation in future tenders from this esteemed buyer.

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Notice Title

Business Transformation, engagement and communication linked to the FCO's Technology Overhaul Programme

Notice Description

This notice is published retrospectively for transparency purposes. Business Transformation, engagement and communication linked to the FCO's Technology Overhaul Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5fe68b3-16c8-4177-abbc-cd780845ec34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd2a5f0-9461-432d-8bd3-b2c6e0f672b9
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£536,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£536,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 1-6 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 OFFICE
Contact Name
Roger Maxwell
Contact Email
roger.maxwell@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 2AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH HIGHLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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