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Purple Teaming

FCDO SERVICES

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28 Aug 2024 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Purple Teaming" has been completed by FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of Systems and Technical Consultancy Services (CPV code 72220000). This tender is a call-off from the FCDO Services framework (XLY120/107/22SP) using a selective procurement method. The relevant dates include the end of the tender period on 7 August 2024, and the contract period which spans from 8 August 2024 to 18 September 2024. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract valued at £84,500 awarded to KPMG LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs, as FCDO Services has indicated a preference for such entities. Businesses in the field of systems and technical consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts, benefiting from the established framework agreements. The awarded contract's relatively short period might allow for concentrated efforts that could lead to long-term partnerships and repeat business with government entities. The procurement's selective method ensures that only qualified and capable suppliers are considered, encouraging high-quality service provision and fostering a competitive yet fair marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purple Teaming

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services framework: XLY120/107/22SP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfc43977-e63d-414c-a882-7fa1e1444bee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6964790f-4716-4aad-a036-f502ea44a683
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

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2024 - 18 Sep 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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