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Tokyo Design Services

FCDO SERVICES

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, a public authority within the central government sector, has completed a direct award procurement process titled "Tokyo Design Services." This contract, awarded under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, involves specialist Japanese design services for RIBA stages 4-7, executed as part of a client assurance team. Klein Dytham KK, based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, is the supplier for this contract, valued at £863,483, with a gross amount of £949,832. The project falls within the architectural design services category and is set to commence on 30th March 2026, concluding on 31st December 2028. The location for service delivery is Japan, and this procurement utilised the direct award method due to the supplier's historical knowledge of the project and in-country expertise.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design services, particularly those with a strong background in the Japanese construction industry. Companies that can offer value for money, possess a team of Japanese registered architects, and have historical project knowledge are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. SMEs capable of providing specific industry expertise and ensuring continuity and compatibility with ongoing projects will find such contracts lucrative for expanding their portfolio and gaining international experience. Businesses interested in exploring similar services should consider the advantages of aligning with government buyers like FCDO Services for potential expansion opportunities in foreign markets.

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Notice Title

Tokyo Design Services

Notice Description

Tokyo Design Services - specialist Japanese design services for RIBA stages 4-7 as part of a client assurance team role

Procurement Information

Value for money, Japanese construction industry experience, in-country team of Japanese registered architects, compatibility and continuity, historical knowledge of project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£863,483 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KLEIN DYTHAM

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