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Open Source Intelligence Tool

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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26 Nov 2021 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has successfully completed a procurement process for an Open Source Intelligence Tool, aimed specifically at enhancing their Communications team's capabilities. This procurement falls under the business intelligence software category, with a total contract value of £45,000. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2021 and will continue until 31st October 2022. This procurement was conducted through a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period officially closing on 26th October 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in business intelligence software, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their portfolios and gain valuable experience working with a prominent government entity. Firms with expertise in social media intelligence tools and data analytics will be well-positioned to compete in future endeavours of this nature, ensuring they are prepared to meet the specific needs of governmental communications teams like that of the FCDO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Source Intelligence Tool

Notice Description

Social media intelligence tool for the FCDO's Communications team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d796e646-d6e9-4686-bbaa-809afa6eb613
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef5656d-775c-44fd-8fd5-2222cbc5b000
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 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
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

DATAMINR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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