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title: "FCDO Workforce Planning Consultancy"
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# FCDO Workforce Planning Consultancy

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ba078e9-6f2c-441b-a180-1a4ff40d6d3b

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process for the "FCDO Workforce Planning Consultancy". This tender involved providing senior-level consultancy support for the design and implementation of workforce strategies both in the UK and internationally. The contract was awarded on 2nd August 2021, with a total contract value of £272,400. The procurement method utilised was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 2nd August 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2021, with the services being delivered in London, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business and management services, particularly those focused on workforce planning and HR policy strategies. Companies with expertise in data-driven consultancy and innovative workforce solutions will be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The involvement of a major government body like the FCDO underscores the importance of high-quality consultancy in navigating complex organisational challenges, making this an appealing prospect for businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

The FCDO requires consultancy support at a senior level of designing and implementing workforce strategies and systems in the UK and internationally. This new approach of being data and insight led needs to focus on strategic solutions and workforce approaches across complex organisations, including the extensive use of benchmarking. The consultancy will provide advice and guidance to the Chief People Officer and Workforce Plan Programme SRO, challenge our thinking in this complex area of HR policy, and support development of the department's Workforce Plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36af7919-8b70-490d-b1f1-ae08a21f3383 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £388,370 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £272,400 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 13:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36af7919-8b70-490d-b1f1-ae08a21f3383
- 20 Aug 2021 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36af7919-8b70-490d-b1f1-ae08a21f3383

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36af7919-8b70-490d-b1f1-ae08a21f3383
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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