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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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11 Feb 2025 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves FCDO Services in Milton Keynes, England, for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th January 2025 and the contract period starting on 21st January 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, with a value of GBP 21,384.36, was published on 11th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware, software, and IT services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for this type of contract, given the procurement method and the nature of services required. Businesses that can provide comprehensive IT solutions and have expertise in facilitating such services can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with governmental bodies such as FCDO Services. The awarded supplier for this contract is COMPUTACENTER UK LTD, which is an SME itself, highlighting the accessibility for similar-sized businesses to compete successfully.

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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-b5fd17-33a4d2e6-3c58-4b88-a27b-90a274a20685
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e12ea5-d60a-4ba4-95eb-a2e2738ff653
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
£21,384 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,384 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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