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FCDO Government Major Projects Portfolio Data March 2024

Updated 16 January 2025
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GMPP ID Number Project Name Department Annual Report Category Description / Aims IPA Delivery Confidence Assessment (A Delivery Confidence Assessment of the project at a fixed point in time, using a three-point scale, Red – Amber – Green; definitions in the IPA Annual Report on Major Projects) SRO Delivery Confidence Assessment (A Delivery Confidence Assessment of the project at a fixed point in time, using a three-point scale, Red – Amber – Green; definitions in the IPA Annual Report on Major Projects) Departmental commentary on actions planned or taken on the IPA RAG rating. Project - Start Date (Latest Approved Start Date) Project - End Date (Latest Approved End Date) Departmental narrative on schedule, including any deviation from planned schedule (if necessary) Financial Year Baseline (£m) (including Non-Government Costs) Financial Year Forecast (£m) (including Non-Government Costs) Financial Year Variance (%) Departmental narrative on budget/forecast variance for 2023/24 (if variance is more than 5%) TOTAL Baseline Whole Life Costs (£m) (including Non-Government Costs) Departmental Narrative on Budgeted Whole Life Costs TOTAL Baseline Benefits (£m) Departmental Narrative on Budgeted Benefits
FCO_0010_1617-Q3 Echo 2 Programme FCDO ICT The Echo 2 Programme is delivering the next generation global communication network for the FCDO, British Council and Partners across Government and replaces the current Echo 1 Service. Transitioning to the Echo 2 Service will enhance users global connectivity, deliver greater resilience and improved security. In addition, Echo 2 provides run cost savings for all users by using regional providers to provide the network of internet connections, with a network service organisation managing the Service Not set Amber The Senior Responsible Owner's Delivery Confidence Assessment rating at 23/24-Q4 is Amber. This is primarily due to the following factors. Following the Gate 4 Review in January 2024 the Programme obtained an AMBER RAG status and a range of actions were agreed which have been taken forward by the Programme. A further Gate 5 review is planned for around November 2024, towards the end of deployment. 2015-09-01 00:00:00 2025-01-23 00:00:00 The current forecast end date for the Programme is Q4 23/24 following the re-baselining in January 2024 as a result of significant delays to the design, build and test phase. The authority has been working closely with the suppliers to increase confidence in this revised delivery timeline. Despite the delays the Programme remains within the FBC approved spend envelope despite the delayed profile for benefits realisation. 26.99 33.48 24.0 The budget variance exceeds 5%. The baseline of 26.99m was set at FBC at that time Transition had an anticipated end date of March 24. The Actual figures for 23/24 of 33.48m reflect the delay to transition and the continued costs of the legacy service. 265 Compared to financial year 22/23-Q4, the project's departmental-agree Whole Life Cost at 23/24-Q4 decreased from 313m. to 265m. This is primarily due to the following factors. The Programme re-baselined from OBC to FBC data (including sunk costs) of 265.37m. The Programme is forecasting against the current baseline with an expectation that further cost reductions may be possible if transition is delivered against the current plan. 119 Compared to financial year 22/23-Q4, the project's departmental-agree monetised benefits at 2324-Q4 increased from 103m. to 119m.
FCO_0216_2223-Q4 Tokyo Compound FCDO Infrastructure and Construction The Tokyo project will refurbish and upgrade key buildings on the British Embassy compound. It is of strategic and political importance to the UK's foreign policy objectives that these buildings function in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. The buildings currently fail to fully meet health and safety requirements and the need for essential repairs has become urgent. Part of the work will prevent further deterioration and the increasing danger of structural damage to the historic building fabric of both the Residence and Chancery buildings. This significant investment will deliver a fit for purpose and sustainable 21st century working environment and future proof our ability to deliver diplomatic and operational solutions in one of our most important global posts. Not set Amber The Senior Responsible Owner's Delivery Confidence Assessment rating at 23/24-Q4 is Amber. This is primarily due to the following factors. The project has recently achieved a key milestone - the delivery of the RIBA 3 Design Report (Royal Institute of British Architects plan of work identifies Stage 3 as Developed Design). FCDO has procured a Peer Review - this work has commenced and will review the design proposals to ensure that they meet the brief and offer value for money and that the tender documentation is ready to go out to the construction market. FCDO has undertaken market engagement exercises and has interest in the project. We are currently reviewing the resources and team structure to ensure that we are well prepared for the next phase of the project. 2022-06-01 00:00:00 2031-12-01 00:00:00 The project's end-date at 23/24-Q4 is 2031-12-01. This is primarily due to the following factors. The schedule allows for the tender of a design and build contract(s), development of detailed design and the delivery of the construction work over several phases to ensure that that the Embassy can continue to function. Not set Not set Not set The GMPP project did not provide data 100 The project's departmental-agree Whole Life Cost at 23/24-Q4 is 100m. This is primarily due to the following factors. The project has secured OBC approval for 100m to cover the works to refurbish and upgrade the key buildings on the British Embassy Tokyo compound. These buildings fail to fully meet health and safety requirements and are not fit for purpose for a modern and sustainable 21st century office working environment. This significant investment will future proof our ability to deliver diplomatic and operational solutions in one of our most important global posts. 0 The project's departmental-agree monetised benefits at 23/24-Q4 is 0m.
FCO_0011_1718-Q3 Washington Embassy Refurbishment FCDO Infrastructure and Construction Repair and refurbishment of key buildings in Washington (USA) compound. Buildings failed health & safety requirements Not set Green The Senior Responsible Owner's Delivery Confidence Assessment rating at 23/24-Q4 is Green. This is primarily due to the following factors. Project has now completed 2017-01-01 00:00:00 2024-09-30 00:00:00 The project's end-date at 23/24-Q4 is 2024-09-30. This is primarily due to the following factors. Original programme set pre-Covid and revised to take account of subsequent delays/supply chain issues 13.0 13.0 0.0 Original budget revised post-Covid and project completed within this 160 Compared to financial year 22/23-Q4, the project's departmental-agree Whole Life Cost at 23/24-Q4 increased from 122m. to 160m. This is primarily due to the following factors. Whole Life Cost revised post Covid. Project completed on track 0 Compared to financial year 22/23-Q4, the project's departmental-agree monetised benefits at 23/24-Q4 remained at 0m.