Award

Software Support Services

FCO SERVICES

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11 Jul 2019 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, which sought Software Support Services as part of a contract valued at £127,000. This competitive dialogue procurement, classified under the CPV description for software support services, concluded with the tender period ending on 2 April 2019. The contract was awarded to UCT Ltd, with the contract duration beginning on 3 April 2019 and running until 31 March 2020. Notably, the project is situated in Milton Keynes, England, with a delivery address bearing the postal code MK197BH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software support sector to engage with the public sector. Businesses specialising in software maintenance and support services would find this procurement process particularly relevant and advantageous. By participating in such tenders, these businesses can enhance their visibility, expand their client base, and secure stable revenue streams through ongoing service contracts with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Support Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY832/009/19 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-146596d3-4d74-4848-9393-c626d998429a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a8f33a-4a9a-4c46-9e4b-7b4b44c7de38
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
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

UCT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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