Planning

Consular: Digital Delivery and 24/7 Support

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Consular: Digital Delivery and 24/7 Support". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing software development services. Located in the UK, the estimated value of the contract is GBP 15,000,000, with the contract period planned from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, and potential extension until 2031. A future notice regarding this tender is expected by 10th November 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in mainframe operating system software development services. Companies looking to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a prominent government entity like the FCDO would find this tender particularly attractive. With the requirement for continuous support and maintenance on a 24/7 basis, businesses that can ensure reliable and consistent service delivery are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consular: Digital Delivery and 24/7 Support

Notice Description

Consular Digital Delivery and Services: Digital Delivery Partner and 24/7 Support and Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025368-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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

CPV Codes

72212620 - Mainframe operating system software development services

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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