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title: "FCDO Country Business Planning Transformation Contract Award"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
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# FCDO Country Business Planning Transformation Contract Award

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb0f0118-d2bd-446a-b2bc-e0be93ee1192

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, has awarded a contract for software programming and consultancy services under the title "FCDO Country Business Planning Transformation Contract Award." This award notice pertains to a contract valued at £950,000 and was issued on 4th August 2025, with a publication date of 19th February 2026. The procurement, conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, is classified under CPV code 72200000 and covers services across various regions, including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, among others. The contract period is from 15th September 2025 to 15th July 2026, and the procurement is currently in the award stage.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, especially those with an interest in transformational projects for governmental bodies. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the tender indicates inclusivity for these types of organisations. The successful supplier for this contract is Hitachi Solutions Europe, highlighting potential competition for other large-scale enterprises interested in similar government projects. This presents an avenue for potential growth for businesses that can provide innovative software solutions aligned with FCDO's strategic goals.

## Notice

Award notice for a Contract for the provision of a Country Business Planning design and implementation services as part of a transformation project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bad246-5157-4f03-a067-bf4c5faa376b |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 15 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £950,000 |
| 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 | HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bad246-5157-4f03-a067-bf4c5faa376b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bad246-5157-4f03-a067-bf4c5faa376b
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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