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title: "Provision for a Scoping Report on Blockchain Technology"
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# Provision for a Scoping Report on Blockchain Technology

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83f765ac-2821-4480-aa3c-f84d575b356c

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking suppliers for the provision of a scoping report on blockchain technology. This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is being conducted through an open method, allowing broad participation. The tender was published on 31 January 2019, with a submission deadline of 18 February 2019. Successful bidders will need to deliver their services across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories such as the British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man. The contract period is set to commence on 1 March 2019 and conclude on 30 June 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, blockchain technology, or consultancy services to engage with a high-profile governmental body. Companies that are experienced in innovative technology solutions or strategic consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can leverage their expertise to explore growth avenues within the public sector, helping to expand their portfolios and client base in emerging technology areas.

## Notice

All Tender documentation can be found and accessed via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to Project_ 2124/ ITT_2831.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced618e5-28eb-4d50-b03e-22ad580ee174 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2019 at 03:20 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced618e5-28eb-4d50-b03e-22ad580ee174
- 31 Jan 2019 at 07:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66df6e69-f0a7-4b9b-989d-2f8544b74d7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced618e5-28eb-4d50-b03e-22ad580ee174
  20th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66df6e69-f0a7-4b9b-989d-2f8544b74d7d
  31st January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Full details can be found via the FCO's eProcurement Portal BRAVOSolution, requires registration. Once logged in, please navigate to Project_ 2124/ ITT_2831.

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