Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

03 Jun 2025 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, focused on the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services. This contracting process falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category. It utilised a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender commenced with an award stage, concluding on 29th April 2025, and the contract period runs from 30th April 2025 to 31st May 2026. Valued at £12,961.12, this contract was awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT UK LTD, a company known to be SME-friendly.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in software and IT services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions and specialist expertise. Given the tender's nature and selective procurement method, businesses that can provide specific, high-quality services under the framework agreement would find this appealing. SMEs, in particular, may find this contract advantageous due to its tailored suitability and the support for small and medium enterprises. Engaging in such contracts can significantly benefit businesses, increasing their visibility and opportunities within government-related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/121/21ID

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00dbc619-e43c-4ba8-a36a-c0c893e82f2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f4803b-127c-4f10-9838-37e2c26f85cb
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
£12,961 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,961 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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