Testimonials
Find out what our customers have to say about the work of our team.
Smooth and to schedule
"We have had an excellent experience here with the F3G deployment. Both installations have gone remarkably smoothly, to schedule and without any serious problems. Almost all staff were able to log on with minimal delay and so there was very little disruption to our day-to-day work."
Deputy High Commissioner, Pretoria.
Efficient operations
"The Head of the Installations team ran an efficient operation and brought the best out of all his staff. He has been a voice of calm and reason throughout and has worked solidly for six weeks to ensure that the right kit was on the right desk at the right time - and that it worked."
HM Ambassador, Washington.
Creating a secure government communication network
"FCO Services delivered above our expectations. Thanks for the hard work and dedication to deliver the project on time and under budget."
Head of IT Current Systems, UKBA International Group
Generating cost savings for the FCO
"A very warm thank-you from everyone in the Paris Consular and visa operations. We're delighted with our new surroundings and are very grateful to the project team for the very professional way in which they went about the job."
Consular Regional Director, Western Europe and Consul General for France
Simultaneous translation of the highest standard
"Meeting the full range of language needs of the delegates attending the Yemen Meeting was important to its success. Working to a very short deadline Translating and Interpreting secured the services of a highly professional interpretation team working with seven languages. Their service was excellent throughout."
Events Manager, Conferences and Events, Protocol Directorate, FCO
Combining an incident alarm and public address system
"I would like to express my thanks for a job well done by FCO Services. This was a well-managed programme delivered to the standard we wanted, and a price we could afford. The VOICE system provides our staff and visitors with clear information of emerging situations that help us work safely around the world. In my opinion it represents good value for money and fits neatly with our objective to supply our estate with standardised systems that are simple to operate and easy to use."
Estates and Security Directorate, FCO
Biometrics worldwide
"A momentous milestone has been reached. This is a truly fantastic achievement. We now have the capability to enrol and check biometrics in support of the visa process in 135 countries. Can I therefore take this opportunity to thank all of you, both at home and overseas, for your support and commitment in helping to deliver what was thought by many to be mission impossible."
Geoff Lockwood, UKBAIG
Interpreting at the G20 summit
"Many thanks for your handling of this aspect of the Summit. It was a very complicated challenge and you delivered superbly."
Tony Humphries, Assistant Director - FCO Protocol Directorate
Worldwide cabling project
"The teams from FCO Services have played a vital role in enabling us to begin the global roll-out of our new IT system. Working to extremely challenging deadlines, they delivered a huge programme of cabling work on time and with a level of professionalism that shows a new way of working."
Edward Hobart, Future Firecrest Programme Director - FCO