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title: "FCDO Seychelles Beneficial Ownership Register IT System Contract Award"
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# FCDO Seychelles Beneficial Ownership Register IT System Contract Award

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f599560d-7540-412b-8fd2-67f462245ff2

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the development of a Beneficial Ownership Register IT System for Seychelles, awarding the contract to BETTER GROUP LIMITED. Categorised under IT services, this selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 25th July 2027, encompassing global delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The award was published on 16th February 2026, with the contract valued at £571,200 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and digital support. As it was awarded to a small to medium enterprise (SME), it highlights an advantageous position for similar-scaled businesses and showcases the FCDO's supportive stance towards SMEs and VCSEs. Companies with expertise in framework agreements and global IT solutions should consider exploring partnerships or similar contract opportunities for further expansion into international markets.

## Notice

A contract award notice for the FCDO Contract for the delivery of a new Beneficial Ownership Register IT System for Seychelles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b678a67f-467f-4266-8978-eb17b889eac4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 25 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £571,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £571,200 |
| 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 | BETTER 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

- 16 Feb 2026 at 17:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b678a67f-467f-4266-8978-eb17b889eac4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b678a67f-467f-4266-8978-eb17b889eac4
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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