Planning

R: Service Operations Support and Maintenance of BeCrypt

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process concerning the 'Service Operations Support and Maintenance of BeCrypt' initiative. Focused within the IT services sector, this tender seeks to provide technical support for Becrypt software, including products such as Yubikey, Paradox, BEM Web, and Account Manager. The procurement is set within the United Kingdom and targets the delivery of services with a total estimated value of £4,500,000. While the contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, future communication regarding the notice is expected to be announced by 8th December 2025.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, technical support, and internet-based solutions. Companies able to offer robust service support and maintenance for encryption software will find this contract especially relevant to their line of business. With the procurement method classified as above threshold, it encourages participation from established organisations that can deliver high-quality outsourced services. Engaging with this tender could enable business growth through the expansion of service offerings and an increase in customer base within governmental sectors.

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Notice Title

R: Service Operations Support and Maintenance of BeCrypt

Notice Description

Technical support and mainteance for Becrypt software products - Yubikey/Paradox/BEM Web/Account Manager

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052441
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026874-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £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
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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