---
title: "Provision of a commercial platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0312ec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2022-02-03"
---

# Provision of a commercial platform

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0312ec

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a tender for the provision of a commercial platform, with a focus on software packages and information systems. This procurement process, classified under goods, commenced with the announcement on 3rd February 2022. The purchasing organisation is based in London, UK, and the contract involves the deployment of a comprehensive end-to-end sourcing platform following the merger between the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). The procurement method was a limited award procedure, which did not require prior publication of a call for competition, and the award was signed on 20th January 2022, with a value of £2,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in software development, particularly those experienced in creating integrated procurement and contract management solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate adherence to security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and have the capability to provide extensive training and support within the UK would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations able to meet the diverse functional requirements outlined in the tender can position themselves as strong contenders in this procurement process.

## Notice

Following a recent merger between the Department for International Development (DFID)and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), the newly formed Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) requires to deploy a single commercial platform for the newly formed department.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

High level requirements: Functional: * Comprehensive end-to-end sourcing functionality compliant with PCR2015 and integrated with https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/ * Contract management function including register, eSignature, amendments & KPI toolsets. * Pipeline Planning with multiple sourcing workflows and delegated signoff, that meets Cabinet Office MVP requirements * Supplier management capability * Supplier Portal enabling potential suppliers to register and respond to opportunities * Up to 1500 users with varying access requirements (e.g. those conducting end to end procurement exercises, those managing contracts only) High Level Requirements: Non Functional * ISO/IEC 27001:2013 * Minimum of SC clearance for all individuals interacting with the FCDO data * We need the system to have access to published, well-documented Application Programming Interfaces (API), Web and REST services * Pen Test from certified check company. * Access Control Policy outlining and controlling all user permissions * Security Management Plan * Support Multi Factor authentication (MFA) and single sign on * Compliant with data protection legislation * Named UK data centre, with all processing capability and call centre support within EU and UK * Documented threat management processes and tools. Implementation & Training * Bidders will be asked to demonstrate minimum viable product (MVP) as part of any procurement exercise and be potentially be able to deploy into a live environment within 6months of contract * Capability to supply end to end training on the platform, including train the trainer and comprehensive documentation. Maintenance, support, system updates * 1st level support for end-users * All support must be handled by UK based teams * Deployed into live use for all users by June 2022.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Awarded Supplier, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

### Procurement Information

Contract awarded via a Further Competition conducted under the Crown Commercial Services "eSourcing Platform" Framework Agreement (RM6101), Lot 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003153-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | BRAVOSOLUTION UK LIMITED, DBA JAGGAER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003153-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

## Provenance

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