Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

11 Feb 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has completed the procurement process for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services, with a contract awarded to Computacenter UK Ltd. This tender, listed under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), covers services within the locality of Milton Keynes (postal code MK19 7BH). The procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 17 January 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the award having been officially published on 11 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in public sector contracts and expand their service offerings within the IT and software sectors. Companies equipped with necessary hardware and software solutions, as well as specialist IT services, will find this tender particularly relevant. FCDO Services’ reliance on selective procurement within a framework agreement highlights the need for businesses to be recognised within such frameworks to compete effectively. SMEs geared towards technological solutions and possessing the agility to meet specific governmental IT requirements are ideally suited for such opportunities, creating potential for substantial business growth.

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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-b5fd17-29e6d961-a222-43b4-9132-5f2bf90b89e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a90a51f-6ba0-4b1a-8cac-25fc7d2044cd
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
£12,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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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