Tender

Hardship and Cost of Living Data Processing & Provision

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Jul 2023 at 15:05

Planning

01 Jun 2023 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a tender process for the provision of Hardship and Cost of Living Data Processing & Provision services. The contract involves collation, checking, and distribution of worldwide cost of living and hardship information to calculate allowances for staff serving overseas. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The contract value is £123,275 GBP with a deadline for submission by 16th June 2023. The contract duration is for 1800 days, with a potential extension of 2 x 12 months, allowing for a total contract duration of up to 7 years.

This tender opportunity created by the FCDO presents a chance for businesses specialising in data management services to compete. Companies experienced in providing worldwide cost of living and hardship information processing would find this tender suitable. The FCDO's requirement includes services that calculate Cost of Living and Hardship Allowances for its staff stationed across the globe, offering a lucrative long-term contract opportunity for successful bidders. The submission method involves electronic and written submissions, with an upcoming virtual supplier engagement session scheduled for Wednesday, 21st June 2023, on Microsoft Teams.

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Notice Title

Hardship and Cost of Living Data Processing & Provision

Notice Description

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has a requirement for the collation, checking and distribution of worldwide Cost of Living and Hardship information. The data gathered in this exercise is used to calculate the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Hardship element of Diplomatic Service Allowance (DSA) that the FCDO provides to its staff serving overseas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement for the collation, checking and distribution of worldwide Hardship and Cost of Living information for our Posts and overseas Missions. The Hardship element is more commonly referred to as a Location Allowance. The data gathered in this exercise will be used to calculate the Hardship element of Diplomatic Service Allowance (DSA) and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) that the FCDO provides to its staff serving overseas. Other Government Departments: This requirement will be a One HMG contract with service provision available to all Central Government Departments, their Executive Agencies and their Non Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), and any successors. Historically, only Partners Across Government (PAGs) on the overseas platform have required this or a similar service. Additional information: A list of all Central Government Departments, their Executive Agencies and their Non Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), and any successors, who may use this contract are included at Section VI.3) Additional information of this notice

Renewal: The initial contract period may be extended for a further 2 x 12 month periods, making a potential contract duration of 7 years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d30d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021340-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£862,925 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£862,925 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2024Expired
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
+44 2070080932

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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