--- title: "Provision of Scrivener Notary Services for FCDO" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-444bc5af-f3b2-4321-9f23-9292a58e214a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-444bc5af-f3b2-4321-9f23-9292a58e214a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-444bc5af-f3b2-4321-9f23-9292a58e214a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-444bc5af-f3b2-4321-9f23-9292a58e214a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2024-03-28" --- # Provision of Scrivener Notary Services for FCDO Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-444bc5af-f3b2-4321-9f23-9292a58e214a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-444bc5af-f3b2-4321-9f23-9292a58e214a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-444bc5af-f3b2-4321-9f23-9292a58e214a.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is inviting tenders for the provision of Scrivener Notary Services. The FCDO operates in over 280 locations worldwide and wishes to appoint a Supplier to aid in the management of its diverse estate properties. The contract will last initially for 5 years with an option to extend for up to 2 years. The tender deadline is on 29th April 2024, and the contract period begins on 29th June 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold and the industry category is legal services. This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers experienced in notary services to collaborate with the FCDO and other government bodies. Legal firms offering notary, certification, and legalization services, along with expertise in UK and international law, translation services, and prompt document delivery, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized legal firms with a focus on providing value for money and timely legal services can benefit from bidding on this lucrative contract. ## Notice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (the 'FCDO') - is the government department responsible for promoting British interests overseas and supporting our citizens and businesses around the globe. FCDO safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. The FCDO has estate property around the world (including the United Kingdom) and operates in over 280 different locations. The estate comprises Embassies & High Commissions (anything from a stand-alone, freehold building on a secure compound, to a fitted-out leased office in a multi-occupied, high-rise building), visa offices, Residences for Heads of Post and residential buildings for diplomats. Additionally, there are individual "legacy" properties such as churches, cemeteries, etc The FCDO wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide Scrivener Notary Services to aid in the facilitation of acquiring, executing, and managing this estate. Notary services are required for various documents, including estate related documents such as lease agreements. The Notary Services tendered under this agreement will be used by the FCDO and other Government Departments and arms-length bodies, such as the British Council. The objectives of this contract are to: - Establish a commercial arrangement with an experienced partner that provides value for money for the department by supporting the wise and timely management of the FCDO estate and that of its partners (Other Government Departments and arms-length bodies) through the provision of notary services. - Establish a viable and resilient process that can deliver on the timely execution of notarisation. The scope of services includes providing the following in relation to the FCDO estate and the grant of power and delegated authority, - General legal advice, legal opinions, and guidance - Drafting appropriate supporting documentation for the acquisition, management and disposal of property interests - Miscellaneous advice on UK, international and overseas local law - Translation services - Knowledge of the relevant legal procedures and mechanisms - Notarial, certification and legalization services - Prompt and timely turnaround of all legal notarial documentation - Arrange delivery of documents to UK and overseas addresses - Other ad hoc advice/services as advised The Contract will be for an initial 5 year period with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years. Additional information: Important Information for all Potential Suppliers In order to participate and gain access to the Invitation To Tender pack, potential suppliers should access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, available via the below link. URL: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Once logged in, search for project reference project_8742 and pqq_1511 If a potential supplier is not registered on the portal, click the link above (or copy and paste the link into your web browser) to be taken to the home page. Click the "Click here to register!" button, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete registration. Registration takes approximately 5 minutes and is free of charge. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Potential suppliers should note that two-factor authentication will be required to access the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE, which requires Google Authenticator to be downloaded onto a mobile device. For more information in relation to two-factor authentication, a guide can be accessed by clicking the link on the home page of the FCDO's e-procurement portal, JAGGAER ONE. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f7f8e5-1f96-4403-b538-8135af4b242a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £740,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Locality | EAST KILBRIDE | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G75 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | East Kilbride West | | Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2024 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f7f8e5-1f96-4403-b538-8135af4b242a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f7f8e5-1f96-4403-b538-8135af4b242a 28th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk Access to eprocurement portal ## Notice URLs - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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