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title: "Innovation testing - Professional services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
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# Innovation testing - Professional services

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28e9125e-121d-4497-8837-d5c8a3aaab61

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking professional services through a tender titled "Innovation testing." This procurement is classified under the software package and information systems category, with a total value of £87,500. The tender period ended on 15th February 2022, and the contract commenced on 16th February 2022, concluding on 31st March 2022. The delivery address for this contract is located in Milton Keynes, England, with the procurement method being selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in software and information systems, to engage with government contracts and expand their business footprint. Companies with expertise in professional services that can support innovation testing will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Suppliers involved in this space are encouraged to look for similar contracts, as ongoing government procurement can lead to sustained growth and partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Call off from FCO Services Ref: XLY120/024/21 Additional information: n/a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c7c1a7-8e97-4943-ae3b-9cdb63d472cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIX WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c7c1a7-8e97-4943-ae3b-9cdb63d472cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c7c1a7-8e97-4943-ae3b-9cdb63d472cc
  3rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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