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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services' has been completed and awarded by FCDO Services, located in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. The contract involved providing software packages and information systems under the CPV code 48000000. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting its strategic nature. The tender period concluded on 21 October 2025, followed by the initiation of the contract on 22 October 2025, set to end on 31 March 2026. The industry category is services, indicating a focus on technological solutions, while the delivery address is located in postal code HP19 7BH.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions and software services, particularly SMEs, given the suitability criteria. COMPUTACENTER UK LTD successfully secured the contract due to its expertise and capability to meet the specific requirements set out by FCDO Services. The contract value of £228,871.39 underlines a substantial engagement, fostering growth and expansion for businesses proficient in delivering hardware and software services. Companies equipped to offer specialist services in this sector stand to benefit from similar opportunities, enhancing their profile and potential for future collaborations in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/121/21CC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f593ea-6ac2-42f4-b14d-60a89eb0c22a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£228,871 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£228,871 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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