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Supply of IT Hardware for new office

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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25 Nov 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited for the supply of IT hardware needed for a new office. It falls under the industry category of data-processing machines, with the procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement under the CCS Framework - Technology Products & Associated Services. The buyer, located in London, England, awarded the contract to Softcat Plc after a selective procurement process. The tender period concluded on 7th August 2025, with the contract period set to begin on 11th September 2025 and end on 10th September 2028. The award was made active on 28th August 2025, with the total contract value being £224,110.85 GBP.

This procurement contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, particularly those familiar with framework agreements. The selective procurement method indicates that businesses with expertise in delivering high-standard technology products may be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Companies that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs) might find this field particularly appealing as the procurement suitability indicates an openness to these types of enterprises. Engaging in this contract could allow businesses to establish or expand their portfolio with a government-related initiative, offering reliable comparisons through long-term engagements and enhancing credibility within the technology sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of IT Hardware for new office

Notice Description

Call Off Agreement ,CCS Framework - Technology Products & Associated Services (Lot 4 - Information Assured Technology). Supply of new hardware equipment for the new office location

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f1a1980-644f-4b54-aaba-3b5546cffdba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108db64f-91e7-4f82-a26e-f4efa0182a19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,110 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,110 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7QU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Portsoken
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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