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title: "Expertise in Innovation & Agile Best Practices"
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# Expertise in Innovation & Agile Best Practices

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bc9f2d6-91d0-49f0-bb8e-3e61c0ee8d5d

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, and involves the provision of expertise in innovation and agile best practices under the CPV category of business and management consultancy services. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 17th February 2019. The contract was awarded on the same date and remains active, covering a duration from 18th February 2019 to 16th August 2020. The total value of the contract is approximately £507,639.25.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in innovation and agile methodologies. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in delivering management consultancy within the specified procurement scope will find this a valuable opportunity to expand their portfolios. The contract's focus on agile practices highlights a demand for adaptable and innovative solutions in public procurement, making it an ideal fit for agile consultancy firms.

## Notice

Call off from FCO Services DPS Ref: XLY120/038/19 Additional information: n/a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac3f223-57a0-4023-adeb-d1f2ba41dee0 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2019 - 16 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £507,639 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £507,639 |
| 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 | FCO SERVICES |
| 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 | FLUXX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac3f223-57a0-4023-adeb-d1f2ba41dee0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac3f223-57a0-4023-adeb-d1f2ba41dee0
  7th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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