Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 14:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, FCDO Services, is in the award stage of its procurement process for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services. This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and utilizes a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. With services required in Milton Keynes, England, the contract period is set from 9th April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The value of the contract is GBP 175,693.79. The award was made on 8th April 2025 to Computacenter UK Ltd, a recognised supplier in this industry.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those involved in IT and hardware supply sectors, as it demonstrates a successful role in the framework agreement utilisation process. The region-specific requirement in Milton Keynes widens the scope for local firms to compete effectively by leveraging their local expertise and proximity to the delivery site. Firms capable of providing innovative solutions in software and IT services are well-positioned to gain from such opportunities, fostering growth through strategic partnerships with government entities like FCDO Services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0132e949-084b-4f9a-adc5-f2f3c3ff5f2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70cd412-2a8d-4127-86ee-c2155af750c4
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
£175,693 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,693 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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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