Planning

Early Engagement - Fully Managed Provision of Technical Works Supervisors

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

15 Jun 2022 at 06:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is initiating a procurement process for a fully managed service to recruit and manage suitably qualified DV cleared Technical Works Supervisors (TWS) to support their operations at overseas Posts. This procurement falls under the category of Building and facilities management services and is planned to be released towards the end of July 2022, with a closing date set for the end of September 2022. The potential contract value is £22 million, with an expected duration of three years, possibly extending two additional years. The contract is scheduled to go live on 1st April 2023.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical services, particularly those with experience in managing DV cleared staff for sensitive environments. Enterprises offering project management, building surveying, and facilities management services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The upcoming Supplier Engagement Event will further facilitate understanding of the FCDO's requirements, enabling potential suppliers to tailor their proposals effectively.

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Notice Title

Early Engagement - Fully Managed Provision of Technical Works Supervisors

Notice Description

Early Engagement - Fully Managed Provision of Technical Works Supervisors

Lot Information

Lot 1

Early Engagement - Fully Managed Provision of Technical Works Supervisors. Additional information: The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is looking for a supplier to provide a fully managed service for the recruitment and ongoing management of suitably qualified DV cleared staff able to carry out the required technical services mechanical and electrical (M&E) qualifications who are deployed overseas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03468c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016359-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tws.enquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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