Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

09 Jul 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" was initiated by FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England, with the postal code MK19 7BH. This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, identified by CPV code 48000000. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed, with the award date set for 24 June 2025, and the contract running from 25 June 2025 to 31 March 2026. FCDO Services utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £432,000 GBP, and the process was particularly geared towards SMEs, although not exclusive to VCSEs.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software and hardware solutions along with specialist services. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's inclination toward smaller enterprises. Companies that offer comprehensive software packages and information systems will find this contract appealing, especially those that can adhere to the specific framework agreement stipulations laid out by FCDO Services. The awarded supplier, COMPUTACENTER UK LTD, exemplifies a successful SME candidate that leveraged this opportunity for business expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/121/21CC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bd078e8-d9a8-4381-a583-2cbb650ca5ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bde4dab-1a2e-4f4d-919c-de430af9d38d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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