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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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30 May 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services," classified under the software package and information systems category. Utilising a selective procurement method, this process was a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded on 24th April 2025, with the procurement contract period set from 25th April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The location of service delivery is within the postal code area MK19 7BH, and the total contract value is £349,276.88. This procurement process falls within the services main category and was specifically identified as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software and information systems. Companies providing software packages, hardware solutions, or specialist IT services would find this contract appealing, particularly if they are looking to engage with government contracts. Given the nature of the contract and its requirements, businesses that are adept at fulfilling framework agreements and can handle government procurement nuances are well-suited to compete. Winning such tenders can fortify a company's portfolio and establish their credibility as a reliable supplier for prestigious public sector entities like FCDO 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-b5fd17-3b133183-78b9-4ed6-94b7-0699834d0afb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce9ecc8c-0e3b-43e5-957e-bb68ffcf9fd1
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
£349,276 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,276 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 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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