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Provision of PassportReach - awarded contract

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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18 Aug 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, headquartered in London, England, has concluded the procurement process titled "Provision of PassportReach - awarded contract" in the services sector, specifically under Software package and information systems. The award was made as part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached completion on 28th March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 7th September 2025 to 6th September 2027. The project covers delivery across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a final contract value of £415,353.4.

This contract offers significant opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses engaged in delivering software solutions, as evidenced by the selection of Entrust (Europe) Limited as the supplier. Despite SMEs being deemed unsuitable for this tender, businesses adept at providing comprehensive software and information systems could thrive, particularly those possessing the capacity to manage international delivery. Engaging with such procurements allows businesses to secure long-term contractual commitments, enhancing their market presence and expanding their operational footprint across diverse geographical areas.

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Notice Title

Provision of PassportReach - awarded contract

Notice Description

Software subscription for Passport Reach

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f050713d-4698-4e85-a3b5-4b840f9e1dc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/332c3c07-b0c2-4a4a-9b94-8645d47e30b4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£415,353 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,676 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2025 - 6 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ENTRUST (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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