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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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06 Jun 2025 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by FCDO Services in Milton Keynes, focuses on the "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" within the industry category of software packages and information systems. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/121/21ID framework agreement, with the procurement stage recently progressing to the award phase. With a contract period commencing on the 6th of May 2025 and concluding on the 31st of May 2026, the tender was awarded to Insight Direct UK Ltd on the 5th of May 2025, for a total value of £47,004.23. The delivery postcode specified is MK19 7BH.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide both hardware and software solutions alongside specialist services. Engaging in contracts like this can pave the way for growth through engagement with government contracts and may facilitate long-term partnerships with public sector organisations such as FCDO Services. Insight Direct UK Ltd, being a successful bidder in this process, exemplifies the kind of company well-suited to leverage such opportunities in the market.

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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-b5fd17-0cc43f43-f787-414b-8014-45619a4bea26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012a24d2-af4d-43b7-861e-38aa925ec229
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
£47,004 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,004 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 May 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
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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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