Scope
Description
The FCDO is looking to appoint an external training provider to deliver the career development aspect of the Women in Diplomacy project in FY25-26. The external training provider will develop, deliver, facilitate, and evaluate a series of career development training workshops for up to 40 new female participants; they will also write a final report on the key outcomes of the training.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £45,291.67 excluding VAT
- £54,350 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
23 September 2025
Contract dates
- 13 October 2025 to 28 March 2026
- Possible extension to 28 March 2027
- 1 year, 5 months, 16 days
Description of possible extension:
An optional extension of one (1) year is possible if mutually agreed and additional budget is allocated next Financial Year.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212510 - Communication software development services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Polaris Global Consultancy Limited
Commercial Building, 212-220 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
Hong Kong
999077
China
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government