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Inject Knowledge, Build Capability & Capacity across the FCO Commercial

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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28 Jun 2021 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, which seeks to enhance knowledge, capability, and capacity across its commercial functions. This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with a total value of £2.5 million. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. It was awarded through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract award announced on 28th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand, particularly those in IT services, consulting, or software development sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as their capabilities would align well with the procurement goals. Companies that can offer innovative IT solutions or training services to enhance commercial capacity would be highly suited to compete for similar contracts with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inject Knowledge, Build Capability & Capacity across the FCO Commercial

Notice Description

Inject Knowledge, Build Capability & Capacity across the FCO Commercial

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c63c37f8-785c-4033-947a-4b7592a5e1f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f806852-d35c-45b6-9326-ea2e60cfc337
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, 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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUGMENTAS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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