---
title: "Hardship and Cost of Living Data Processing & Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d30d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2023-07-24"
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# Hardship and Cost of Living Data Processing & Provision

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d30d

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has initiated a tender process for the provision of Hardship and Cost of Living Data Processing & Provision services. The contract involves collation, checking, and distribution of worldwide cost of living and hardship information to calculate allowances for staff serving overseas. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The contract value is £123,275 GBP with a deadline for submission by 16th June 2023. The contract duration is for 1800 days, with a potential extension of 2 x 12 months, allowing for a total contract duration of up to 7 years.

This tender opportunity created by the FCDO presents a chance for businesses specialising in data management services to compete. Companies experienced in providing worldwide cost of living and hardship information processing would find this tender suitable. The FCDO's requirement includes services that calculate Cost of Living and Hardship Allowances for its staff stationed across the globe, offering a lucrative long-term contract opportunity for successful bidders. The submission method involves electronic and written submissions, with an upcoming virtual supplier engagement session scheduled for Wednesday, 21st June 2023, on Microsoft Teams.

## Notice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has a requirement for the collation, checking and distribution of worldwide Cost of Living and Hardship information. The data gathered in this exercise is used to calculate the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Hardship element of Diplomatic Service Allowance (DSA) that the FCDO provides to its staff serving overseas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement for the collation, checking and distribution of worldwide Hardship and Cost of Living information for our Posts and overseas Missions. The Hardship element is more commonly referred to as a Location Allowance. The data gathered in this exercise will be used to calculate the Hardship element of Diplomatic Service Allowance (DSA) and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) that the FCDO provides to its staff serving overseas. Other Government Departments: This requirement will be a One HMG contract with service provision available to all Central Government Departments, their Executive Agencies and their Non Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), and any successors. Historically, only Partners Across Government (PAGs) on the overseas platform have required this or a similar service. Additional information: A list of all Central Government Departments, their Executive Agencies and their Non Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), and any successors, who may use this contract are included at Section VI.3) Additional information of this notice

Renewal: The initial contract period may be extended for a further 2 x 12 month periods, making a potential contract duration of 7 years in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021340-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £862,925 |
| Lots value | £862,925 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021340-2023
- 1 Jun 2023 at 14:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015599-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fcdo
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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