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title: "Design Team Services DPS"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2021-03-18"
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# Design Team Services DPS

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d0b31c9-3b47-46ed-aaf4-0ffaddbb9faf

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## Summary

The FCO Services is currently seeking participants for the "Design Team Services DPS" tender, which falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. This procurement process is being conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender is active and will close on 2 March 2026. Contract services are anticipated to begin on 2 May 2026, with estimated contract values ranging from £10,000 to £50,000. Delivery addresses for this tender include various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other regions within and outside the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those with security clearance, which is a requirement for participation. Businesses specialising in architectural design, engineering services, and related professional service disciplines will be well-positioned to compete for these contracts, potentially fostering growth and expanding their market presence in governmental projects over the next five years.

## Notice

This is a Request to Participate for FCDO Services Design Team Services DPS. The structure reflects a range of Professional Service Disciplines supporting construction projects, maintenance and general building services required for customer sites over the next 5 years with typical requirements varying from PS10K-PS50K. Please be advised that security cleared professionals are required for this DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6fc7f8-54f6-415b-b29d-94802ce59c94 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 2 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6fc7f8-54f6-415b-b29d-94802ce59c94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6fc7f8-54f6-415b-b29d-94802ce59c94
  18th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fcoservices.gov.uk

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