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title: "Discovery exercise to inform the delivery of a series of pilots of the Cabinet Office GovAssure scheme"
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buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
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# Discovery exercise to inform the delivery of a series of pilots of the Cabinet Office GovAssure scheme

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d750755f-5df4-4256-861f-c3020655215d

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## Summary

The FCDO Services, a buyer based in England, issued a tender for a "Discovery exercise to inform the delivery of a series of pilots of the Cabinet Office GovAssure scheme" in the security services category. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on December 13, 2022, and the contract period ranged from December 14, 2022, to December 31, 2023. The total contract value was £361,472. The main procurement category was services, and the buying organisation was FCDO Services located in Milton Keynes with a post code of MK19 7BH.

This tender can provide business growth opportunities for service providers, particularly those offering security services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the suitability criteria favour SMEs. KPMG LLP was awarded the contract, demonstrating potential for similar firms to compete effectively. Businesses interested in offering their expertise in security services should closely monitor similar tenders in the future to seize growth opportunities within this industry sector.

## Notice

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d958c6-45e2-4e6f-b9e1-53f1ccf74a50 |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £361,472 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £361,472 |
| 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 | FCDO SERVICES |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2024 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d958c6-45e2-4e6f-b9e1-53f1ccf74a50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d958c6-45e2-4e6f-b9e1-53f1ccf74a50
  18th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12

## Provenance

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