Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

18 Mar 2025 at 16:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services is seeking to procure hardware, software, and specialist services through a call-off from their framework agreement with the reference XLY120/121/21CC. The procurement is classified under the software package and information systems category with the CPV code 48000000. The contract is valued at £177,667.20 and will be delivered to Milton Keynes, postal code MK19 7BH. The procurement method utilised is selective, and the process was initiated with a tender. The contract period started on 19th February 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026. The award was published on 18th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. As the procurement is for specialised services in hardware and software, businesses with expertise in these areas are well suited to compete. Companies that can provide tailored software solutions and robust technical services will find this contract particularly attractive. With FCDO Services as the buyer, based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, suppliers can expect collaboration with a well-established government entity. The tender’s selective procurement method highlights the importance of being part of established framework agreements to be considered for such opportunities.

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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-b5fd17-0718e270-1a7b-4f47-bc8f-e759c0939497
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c5f0724-5999-4f7d-9c3a-e7020e846aeb
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
£177,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,667 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 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@fco.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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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