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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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28 Apr 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" was conducted by FCDO Services, located at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This contract falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV 48000000). The process used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on the 3rd of April, 2025, and spans from the 4th of April, 2025, to the 31st of March, 2026. Businesses were required to submit their tenders by the 3rd of April, 2025, and the total contract value is £398,952.80. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the supplier named as Computacenter UK Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services and hardware, as it explicitly mentions suitability for small and medium enterprises. Businesses offering software solutions and specialist services could greatly benefit from this contract to enhance their portfolio and increase revenue streams. The ability to form strategic partnerships through framework agreements like this can stimulate business growth through stable, long-term engagement with a reputable government buyer like FCDO Services. Computacenter UK's success in securing this contract suggests a competitive edge for businesses capable of providing comprehensive IT solutions and value-added services.

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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-b5fd17-26c2a8c8-8f43-40f8-825a-a48c30523e5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d017127-4068-48b8-856e-2c7a3eaabfeb
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
£398,952 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£398,952 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 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
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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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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