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title: "Ongoing Support and Development for FCDO's Open Source Data Analysis Platform"
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# Ongoing Support and Development for FCDO's Open Source Data Analysis Platform

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86061a9d-b086-41a7-a3c7-799f7871d72a

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London has completed the procurement for ongoing support and development of its Open Source Data Analysis Platform. The tender, designated as CPG/4491/2020, falls under the IT software development services category, with a total contract value of £350,000. The contract period commenced on 18 December 2020 and will run until 17 December 2022. This procurement was executed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 23 October 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development and system support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, given the nature of the project, which requires ongoing enhancements and support. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in open-source data analysis systems will find this an advantageous tender to pursue, potentially allowing for long-term partnerships with a key government department.

## Notice

To provide ongoing system support and development to maintain Open Source Unit's (OSU) open source data analysis system (OS-Insight) and work with OSU to develop enhancements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abde14d-d915-4e01-9555-cd270cd01c6c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTT LOGIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 10:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abde14d-d915-4e01-9555-cd270cd01c6c
- 4 Jan 2021 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abde14d-d915-4e01-9555-cd270cd01c6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5abde14d-d915-4e01-9555-cd270cd01c6c
  11th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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