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Provision of Research Services - Mapping the UK Footprint in Mexico

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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08 Jan 2026 at 21:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Research Services - Mapping the UK Footprint in Mexico". This tender falls under the services category and involves a limited competition procurement method, specifically a below-threshold process. The contract was awarded on 19th December 2025 to EY (Studio+), a large-scale supplier based in Mexico City, with a contract period from 30th January to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £25,862.07 GBP. The procurement process was initiated by the British Embassy in Mexico City, with the award notice published on 8th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services and consultancy, particularly those capable of conducting strategic projects involving international footprints. Given the nature of the contract and the focus on mapping, companies specialising in international relations, data analysis, or research consulting in the UK or Mexico could find potential for business growth by engaging in similar future opportunities. While the process was executed through limited competition, networking and establishing partnerships with relevant government bodies could enhance the likelihood of participating in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Research Services - Mapping the UK Footprint in Mexico

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Mexico City launched a procurement process to identify a capable supplier for the strategic research project "Mapping the UK Footprint in Mexico."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060254
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001658-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,862 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@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

EY (STUDIO

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