Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

27 Nov 2024 at 16:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has completed a tender process for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services, under the title "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services." The buying organisation, FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, issued this tender as a call-off from a framework agreement (Ref: XLY120/121/21ID). The industry category for this tender is software package and information systems, with the delivery location specified as MK19 7BH in England. This procurement falls under the "services" category and utilised a selective procurement method. The contract period starts on 1st November 2024 and ends on 31st May 2026, with a total contract value of £12,785.58. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st October 2024 and the award date on the same day.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and solutions, particularly those looking to gain traction by working with government entities. With its focus on the provision of both hardware and software alongside specialist services, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to bid given the specified suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, INSIGHT DIRECT UK LTD, indicates that such enterprises can successfully compete for these contracts, leading to substantial business growth and establishing a strong partnership with 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: XLY120/121/21ID

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0be77a3f-8049-4d61-a213-40863eec4c41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7231bff7-6d36-4378-8029-d833cb8529b2
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
£12,785 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,785 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 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
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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

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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