This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2022 at 09:31

TenderUpdate

28 Jun 2022 at 15:27

TenderUpdate

28 Jun 2022 at 11:29

Planning

27 Jun 2022 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking legal and tax advisory services for international remote working. The procurement process, currently at the award stage, involves the provision of country profiles and legal advice. The contract, valued at £828,000, was signed on 19th December 2022. The process was conducted openly with a focus on quality and cost criteria. The buyer, based in London, UK, aims to support dual careers and strategic needs through this procurement.

This tender for legal and tax advisory services presents opportunities for businesses in the legal and advisory services industry. The focus on international remote working and compliance risks caters to companies with expertise in legal advisory services. The use of a competitive procurement method ensures equal opportunities for suppliers, promoting business growth and innovation within the sector. The planned engagement event on 20th July further demonstrates the commitment to transparency and inclusivity in the procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

FCDO Legal & Tax Advice for International Remote Working

Notice Description

Provide Country Profiles International Remote Working. Currently we are developing a new FCDO International Remote Working Policy which will serve the strategic needs of the organisation. As an international employer, we want to support dual careers where we can by facilitating IRW for our staff who wish to accompany a spouse or partner going on an overseas posting for the UK Government.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide Country Profiles International Remote Working. Currently we are developing a new FCDO International Remote Working Policy which will serve the strategic needs of the organisation. As an international employer, we want to support dual careers where we can by facilitating IRW for our staff who wish to accompany a spouse or partner going on an overseas posting for the UK Government. This brings significant issues for us as an organisation, including security, increased costs through overseas tax/social security commitments, understanding and complying with immigration requirements, health and safety and legal obligations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034ada
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035950-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£828,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Ernst & Young LLP

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