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Tokyo Design Services

FCDO SERVICES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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10 Jun 2026 at 08:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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27 Mar 2026 at 14:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 Mar 2026 at 15:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Tokyo Design Services" project has been conducted by FCDO Services, a central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. This tender involves providing specialist Japanese design services for RIBA stages 4-7 as part of a client assurance team role located in Japan. The procurement process, which is now at the Award stage and is marked complete, utilised the direct award method to Klein Dytham KK, a Japanese SME. This selection was justified by factors such as value for money and the supplier's historical knowledge and experience within the Japanese construction industry. Importantly, the contract was signed on 15th May 2026, with a completion date set for 31st December 2028, covering architectural design services in Japan and valued at approximately GBP 863,483 net of VAT.

This tender opens avenues for businesses with an expertise in architectural design, particularly those with experience in the Japanese construction market. It also showcases opportunities for locally versed companies capable of delivering continuity and in-depth knowledge of ongoing projects. SMEs with a specialised skill set within architectural design and a presence in or connections to the Japanese market are well-placed to engage in similar growth opportunities. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses with well-established track records, technical capabilities, and a strategic approach in niche markets may find such opportunities aligned with their competitive advantages.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054548-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£863,483 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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