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FCDO Country Business Planning Transformation Contract Award

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, has awarded a contract for software programming and consultancy services under the title "FCDO Country Business Planning Transformation Contract Award." This award notice pertains to a contract valued at £950,000 and was issued on 4th August 2025, with a publication date of 19th February 2026. The procurement, conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, is classified under CPV code 72200000 and covers services across various regions, including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, among others. The contract period is from 15th September 2025 to 15th July 2026, and the procurement is currently in the award stage.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, especially those with an interest in transformational projects for governmental bodies. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the tender indicates inclusivity for these types of organisations. The successful supplier for this contract is Hitachi Solutions Europe, highlighting potential competition for other large-scale enterprises interested in similar government projects. This presents an avenue for potential growth for businesses that can provide innovative software solutions aligned with FCDO's strategic goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCDO Country Business Planning Transformation Contract Award

Notice Description

Award notice for a Contract for the provision of a Country Business Planning design and implementation services as part of a transformation project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb0f0118-d2bd-446a-b2bc-e0be93ee1192
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bad246-5157-4f03-a067-bf4c5faa376b
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Jul 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ddat.commercial@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07541128188

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

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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