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Digital and technology spend control information for FCDO suppliers and partners

Guidance on how UK government digital and technology spend control is applied within the context of the FCDO’s international development programming.

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From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published:
6 December 2016
Last updated:
18 February 2025
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  1. Guidance fully reviewed and updated.

  2. Latest update date amended

  3. Revised version added 25 October. Changes made are: version number added; licence costs now included in spend breakdown; mobile app guidance updated; a note explaining the use of HTTPS for new websites has been added to question 8; and a new question added to the proposition form "How will you ensure that your website meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards?"

  4. Paragraph 5 amended to - The Principles are endorsed by DFID and many development .........

  5. Proposition form has been updated with a new question 12.

  6. Paragraph 7(i) Mobile phone app policy has been updated. Digital Spend Proposition Form has been updated.

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This guidance will help you to understand digital and technology spend control requirements within the context of FCDO’s international development programming. It sets out current thresholds and exemptions, technical standards used and how you may be involved during the assurance process.

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