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Provision of Research Services - Mapping the UK Footprint in Mexico

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 19:54

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 19:50

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 21:46

Summary of the contracting process

The "Provision of Research Services - Mapping the UK Footprint in Mexico" project is managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is associated with research services. Although the procurement process is marked as complete, the key award was made to EY Mexico Asuntos de Consultoria, S.C. The project was conducted through a limited procurement method due to it being below the competitive threshold. The project commenced on 2nd February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a significant contract value set at £25,862.07 GBP. The procurement was part of an initiative led by the British Embassy in Mexico City, aimed at mapping the UK's presence in Mexico.

This public procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within cross-border and strategic project domains. Given the nature of the project, larger consultancies with the ability to manage international contracts and cooperate with governmental bodies will particularly benefit. Companies skilled in delivering comprehensive research projects with an understanding of bilateral relations could leverage this contract type for business expansion, specifically those targeting the expansion of their service delivery footprint across international markets like Mexico.

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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."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060254
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008694-2026
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

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
£25,862 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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
2
Supplier Names

EY (STUDIO

EY MEXICO ASUNTOS DE CONSULTORIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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