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FCDO Services Technology & Operations' Managed Service Provision

FCDO SERVICES

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20 Aug 2025 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "FCDO Services Technology & Operations' Managed Service Provision" has reached the award stage. Conducted by FCDO Services, a reputable organisation located in Milton Keynes, this process falls within the "Technical services" and "Business and management consultancy and related services" industry categories. The procurement, a call-off from the FCDO framework agreement XLY120/161/22AD, utilised a selective method. It encompassed two key areas: Technology & Architecture Service Provision and Programme & Project Service Provision. The contract, which began on 1st April 2025, is set to conclude on 30th June 2025. Award announcements were published on 20th August 2025, chronicling the culmination of this procurement effort.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for SMEs capable of delivering high-volume technical and consultancy services. Businesses specialising in providing technology architecture, operations management, and comprehensive project services are particularly well-suited to engage with such opportunities. As the contract was awarded to multiple suppliers, there's a precedent for diverse and dynamic business participation, fostering competitive opportunities for small to medium enterprises. With a focus on technology and strategic management service provision, this tender caters to businesses ready to leverage their expertise in these domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCDO Services Technology & Operations' Managed Service Provision

Notice Description

Call-off from FCDO Services framework agreement: XLY120/161/22AD - CS/SOL FCDO Services Technology & Operations' Managed Service Provision: Lot 1 - Technology & Operations' Technology & Architecture Service Provision Lot 2 - Technology & Operations' Programme & Project Service Provision High volume transactional framework award notice (PPN 01/23) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-0123-requirements-to-publish-on-contracts-finder

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c715f79f-8c6a-4513-ab76-aece3c44c77d
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MULTIPLE

Further Information

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