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title: "Inject Knowledge, Build Capability & Capacity across the FCO Commercial"
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buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
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# Inject Knowledge, Build Capability & Capacity across the FCO Commercial

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c63c37f8-785c-4033-947a-4b7592a5e1f4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, which seeks to enhance knowledge, capability, and capacity across its commercial functions. This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with a total value of £2.5 million. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. It was awarded through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract award announced on 28th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand, particularly those in IT services, consulting, or software development sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as their capabilities would align well with the procurement goals. Companies that can offer innovative IT solutions or training services to enhance commercial capacity would be highly suited to compete for similar contracts with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.

## Notice

Inject Knowledge, Build Capability & Capacity across the FCO Commercial

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f806852-d35c-45b6-9326-ea2e60cfc337 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUGMENTAS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2021 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f806852-d35c-45b6-9326-ea2e60cfc337

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f806852-d35c-45b6-9326-ea2e60cfc337
  28th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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