Award

Reporting Strategy

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

17 Mar 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by FCDO Services, situated at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England, focuses on the management consultancy industry with an overarching title of "Reporting Strategy". The tender, identified by the code XLY120/006/25JW, falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services (CPV code: 79400000). It progressed through the award stage, concluding with a contract valued at £29,128 GBP. The contract period spans from 17th March 2025 to 28th May 2025, inclusive of an optional extension period of two one-month extensions. Critical deadlines include the tender period end date on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the selective call-off procurement method from a framework agreement, highlighting tailored management consultancy strategies. Ideal participants are businesses specialising in consultancy and strategic reporting, with a capability to adapt and deliver within the specified contract timeline. Investigo Limited, a large-scale consultancy firm, currently holds the awarded contract, serving as a precedent for similar firms aiming to grow their business through government procurement.

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Notice Title

Reporting Strategy

Notice Description

Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6187 Lot 1: Business Optional Extension Period of 2 x 1 Month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e92dfc45-d267-428a-ad44-41e07fa0ff89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33565757-0927-48e1-92af-01265a226f22
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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,128 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,128 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 28 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.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

INVESTIGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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