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FCDO Centralised Telephony Operator Service

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Jun 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "FCDO Centralised Telephony Operator Service" has been awarded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, England. This tender, classified under the telecommunications services industry (CPV code 64200000), seeks the provision of centralised telephony operator services, involving both dedicated and non-dedicated call handlers. The procurement was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and aimed to award services throughout the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 26th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 25th May 2027, with a total value of £2,550,000.

This opportunity is pivotal for large-scale organisations, particularly those with expertise in telecommunications services, seeking to expand their portfolio by providing telephony services on a global scale for governmental functions. The primary beneficiary, Foundever GB LTD, signifies the kind of business well-positioned to leverage this contract, given its scale and capacity to handle extensive telephony operations across multiple regions. Though the tender was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses already established in government framework agreements could find similar opportunities in future procurements initiated by the FCDO or analogous institutions.

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Notice Title

FCDO Centralised Telephony Operator Service

Notice Description

Provision of centralised telephony operator services for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), encompassing both dedicated and non-dedicated call handlers responsible for routing calls to the FCDO's principal global telephone number.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b938017c-d9a5-4ef7-9bc8-1e3aec10522e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ceacd08-b6d4-4fff-8972-115c0c726d47
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 May 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
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

FOUNDEVER GB

Further Information

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