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ISF Syria: Technology for Civilian Protection and Accountability

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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30 Jul 2025 at 14:43

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09 Jun 2025 at 15:25

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27 May 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), located at King Charles Street, London, is the buyer for the procurement titled "ISF Syria: Technology for Civilian Protection and Accountability." This procurement falls under the information systems category and involves a direct award to Hala Systems Inc. from the United States. The initiative aims to support accountability for violations of international human rights during the Syrian conflict by purchasing a licence to access and utilise information held by Hala Systems. The procurement process is categorised as a direct method due to the uniqueness of the supplier's intellectual property. The contracting stage is complete with the contract commencing on July 1st, 2025, and concluding by March 31st, 2026. The total contract value is GBP 199,963, reflecting an award made on enduring terms with delivery focused on Syria.

This procurement creates the opportunity for SMEs in the information systems sector, particularly those with expertise in human rights and humanitarian law applications, to explore growth by engaging with high-priority international projects. Though the procurement was awarded directly due to exclusive supplier rights, similar projects might require complementary services or products, offering potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities. Businesses specialising in legal analysis, information systems, and software solutions, which can support or enhance the objectives of such projects, are well-suited to compete in this domain and leverage long-term relationships with governmental entities like FCDO.

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Notice Title

ISF Syria: Technology for Civilian Protection and Accountability

Notice Description

The contract shall support efforts to pursue accountability for violations of international human rights and humanitarian law committed during the Syrian conflict. The contract will give specific and relevant stakeholders access to, and right to use, information to support their accountablility work. It shall support enhancing the system and refining the legal analysis of potential evidence for increased use in future legal cases.

Procurement Information

The information being sought, that shall be provided to beneficiaries and stakeholders, belongs to a single supplier. The contract shall purchase a licence to use the Supplier's system to access the information, and the right to utilise that information to meet the Authority's objectives in perpetuity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052713
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044394-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,963 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£199,963 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier.engagement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALA SYSTEMS

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