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title: "Innovation testing - Professional services"
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# Innovation testing - Professional services

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a7a3e0e-b619-40bf-9df0-515826f15a98

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a tender for "Innovation testing - Professional services" in the services industry. The contract, awarded to Six Works Limited, is valued at £196,450 and was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20 January 2022, with the contract period spanning from 21 January 2022 to 31 March 2022. The project is located in Milton Keynes, England, at the postal code MK19 7BH.

This contracting process presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software packages and information systems. SMEs that have experience in professional services related to innovation testing would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office can lead to further collaborations and contracts in government procurement, enhancing business growth in a competitive sector.

## Notice

Call off from FCO Services Ref: XLY120/024/21 Additional information: n/a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8040c5b8-0248-4ca8-857e-b90d04039e67 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,450 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIX WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2022 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8040c5b8-0248-4ca8-857e-b90d04039e67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8040c5b8-0248-4ca8-857e-b90d04039e67
  7th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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