Tender

FCDO Legal & Tax Advice for International Remote Working

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

01 Aug 2022 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is currently procuring legal and tax advisory services for international remote working, with a project value of £850,000. This open tender process, which is active and conducted under the CPV classification for legal advisory and information services, is set to conclude on 31st August 2022 at 5:00 PM. Interested suppliers must access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, to view all relevant documentation and complete their registration. The contract is expected to be awarded shortly after the tender submission deadline, with an initial contract period of approximately three years, including an option for a 24-month extension.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal and tax advisory services, particularly those experienced in international employment and the complexities of remote working across borders. Companies well-versed in immigration regulations, overseas tax obligations, and compliance with health and safety standards will be especially suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can lead to substantial business growth, enabling firms to forge partnerships with a key governmental body while addressing the needs of international personnel.

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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 II.2.5) Award criteria

Renewal: 24 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0357eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020989-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpg.enquires@fcdo.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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