Award

Printix Base Licence, Embedded Client Support & Premier 24/7 Suppor

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 15:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office conducted the procurement process for the provision of a "Printix Base Licence, Embedded Client Support & Premier 24/7 Support" software package. This process falls under the industry category of print utility software, with a CPV classification of 48773000. The procurement method adopted was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, concluding at the award stage with its completion. The awarded contract, valued at £115,400, covers a contract period from 1st January 2026 to 31st July 2026 and is located in London, United Kingdom. Key contract details were published on 30th January 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing print utility software and associated support services. The direct procurement approach may limit competition but allows businesses to explore niche service provision tailored to the specific requirements of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. Companies with capabilities in round-the-clock premium support services and software solutions tailored to governmental needs would find this contract particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Printix Base Licence, Embedded Client Support & Premier 24/7 Suppor

Notice Description

Printix Base Licence, Embedded Client Support & Premier 24/7 Support software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-173b8c30-9aa6-4cd2-9177-c4ebf6204c4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a826bca-db7a-4156-b4b0-7cafd94efa4a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48773000 - Print utility software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddat.commercial@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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