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title: "IT Commercial surge support service"
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# IT Commercial surge support service

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d4f473a-3e3b-44e5-8e94-2e0df7fbf6ee

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## Summary

The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE has completed a procurement process for the "IT Commercial surge support service" aimed at providing essential support to meet unresourced demand from IT projects and operations. This tender was classified under the IT services category, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The procurement method employed was selective, calling off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 22 September 2018 and the contract effective from 1 October 2018 until 30 September 2020. The service delivery extends across various regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses well-suited to compete are those equipped to handle commercial assistance demands for IT projects, especially those familiar with government procurement processes or with prior experience in collaborating with public sector organisations. Engaging in this contracting process can aid in expanding their client base and enhancing their service capabilities in the competitive IT landscape.

## Notice

Support to cover unresourced demand for commercial assistance from IT projects and operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a385617d-538e-4af7-ada1-4fa3dd979c10 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1H 2AH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAWTHAR SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2018 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a385617d-538e-4af7-ada1-4fa3dd979c10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a385617d-538e-4af7-ada1-4fa3dd979c10
  12th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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