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title: "FCDO Sanctions User Package Phase 2"
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# FCDO Sanctions User Package Phase 2

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c8d7e29-bc75-4541-9471-367979ff5396

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded a procurement process for the "FCDO Sanctions User Package Phase 2", targeting the software package and information systems industry. The project entails improvement and merging of HMG public e-alerts systems for economic sanctions. The procurement, classified under CPV code 48000000, covers various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. This tender went through a limited procurement method titled "Competitive quotation (below threshold)" and resulted in an award to Granicus-Firmstep Limited. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1 November 2024 and concluding on 2 February 2026, with the award being published on 21 November 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the software and IT system sectors. SMEs were particularly considered suitable for this contract, offering a chance for smaller enterprises to engage with a major governmental project. Companies with experience in developing software systems for sanctions or public alerts would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The nature of the project suggests opportunities for growth through potential future enhancements or maintenance contracts, making it a lucrative prospect for businesses specialising in software solutions.

## Notice

Improvement and merging of HMG public e-alerts systems for economic sanctions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7749760e-09de-4c33-90bd-b041e09aadde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 2 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,761 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,761 |
| 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 | GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 17:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7749760e-09de-4c33-90bd-b041e09aadde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7749760e-09de-4c33-90bd-b041e09aadde
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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