Planning

R: Service Operations - Hardware Encryption Hardware & support

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is planning a public procurement process titled "R: Service Operations - Hardware Encryption Hardware & support", focusing on the computer support services industry category. The project, currently in the planning stage, is located in the United Kingdom, with a procurement timeline set to unveil further details by 7th July 2025. The planned contract period will start on 1st November 2025 and end on 2nd November 2026. As a central government public authority, FCDO's procurement initiative involves a substantial budget valued at £7,200,000 GBP, indicating an above-threshold service category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in managed service capabilities, particularly those with expertise in hardware encryption and support for mobile applications. Companies experienced in delivering comprehensive computer support services on a large scale will find this procurement process highly appealing due to its generous budget and the involvement of a major governmental department. Engaging in this tender could allow businesses to expand their service offerings and gain strategic partnerships within governmental infrastructure, ultimately supporting substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R: Service Operations - Hardware Encryption Hardware & support

Notice Description

Provide a managed service capability and infrastructure to support Mobile application.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026115-2025
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

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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