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Programme - Women in Diplomacy 2025

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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29 Sep 2025 at 09:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed the procurement process for the 'Programme - Women in Diplomacy 2025' aimed at enhancing the career development of new female participants in diplomacy. The awarding of the contract took place on 29th September 2025, with the active contract period running from 13th October 2025 to 28th March 2026, with a potential extension into 2027. The procurement method employed was limited competition, suited for processes below the threshold. The primary focus is on the services sector, specifically providing career development training workshops, and is based in London, United Kingdom. Polaris Global Consultancy Limited, based in Hong Kong, has been awarded this contract, which includes a gross value of £54,350.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those with a focus on empowering women in leadership roles. The project offers a robust platform for service providers experienced in developing and evaluating training programmes, especially those who can deliver measurable outcomes and provide comprehensive reporting. Such opportunities can enhance portfolio offerings, expand influence in the government sector, and potentially lead to further collaborations, particularly for businesses capable of supporting large-scale, international training initiatives. The ability to generate extended engagement beyond the initial term, subject to additional funding, also presents additional growth potential for the chosen supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programme - Women in Diplomacy 2025

Notice Description

The FCDO is looking to appoint an external training provider to deliver the career development aspect of the Women in Diplomacy project in FY25-26. The external training provider will develop, deliver, facilitate, and evaluate a series of career development training workshops for up to 40 new female participants; they will also write a final report on the key outcomes of the training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060384-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212510 - Communication software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,291 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLARIS GLOBAL CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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