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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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22 Aug 2025 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services under the title "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services". The procurement, classified under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, employed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £32,531.20, and the tender process culminated in awarding the contract to COMPUTACENTER UK LTD, with services commencing from 29th July 2025 through to 31st March 2026. The decision was published on 22nd August 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT services and supply sector, particularly those experienced in framework agreements and selective procurement processes. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage with similar opportunities as they are identified as suitable for the size and scope of this contract. Collaboration with a government entity like FCDO Services can offer steady business growth, particularly for suppliers with the capability to provide comprehensive IT solutions. Businesses that thrive in a competitive and technical environment will find such tenders appealing for sustainable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cb62ff4-520e-4365-8477-c2ff01f61aec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dbf9873-60b6-4b20-bba9-dabaa3774c74
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,531 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,531 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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