Award

Visa Messaging Support Services

FCO SERVICES

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Award

11 Oct 2017 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Visa Messaging Support Services is led by FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England. This contract, valued at £17,920, falls under the Short Message Service (SMS) services category. The procurement method used was a selective process incorporating competitive dialogue, and the tender period has concluded. The contract period began on 30th June 2017 and is set to continue until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and communications sectors to engage with government contracts. Businesses with expertise in SMS services, particularly those proficient in delivering messaging solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The award has been given to Software AG (UK) Limited, indicating a competitive environment for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visa Messaging Support Services

Notice Description

Visa Messaging Support Services - Call off from FCO Services Contract XLY413/001/10 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11331c31-0716-4129-8bec-3c923eeb022b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8982174c-9a5e-46ae-bd9e-65468db017e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
FCO 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

SOFTWARE AG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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