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Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

FCO SERVICES

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09 Oct 2017 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO SERVICES, a buyer based in Milton Keynes, England, seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms." This tender falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category (CPV code 32500000) and was conducted through a competitive dialogue procurement method. The tender period commenced well before the award date and concluded on 14th May 2017, with the contract period running from 15th May 2017 to 15th August 2017. The total value of the awarded contract is £110,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications and software services sectors. Businesses that can provide software solutions or telecom-related equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders of this nature, allowing them to engage with public sector contracts that can help grow their market presence and revenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

Notice Description

http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-buyer/categories/ict/special-agreements/microsoft Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-193f668e-d53d-448e-a459-7ca8dac64fda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2473e49c-b776-44f5-b679-330d2373e2c2
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2017 - 15 Aug 2017 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing.enquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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