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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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22 Nov 2024 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Services has completed the procurement process for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services, under the title "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services." This procurement, classified under the CPV code 48000000 for software packages and information systems, was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the FCDO Services Framework XLY120/121/21SCC. The contract, valued at GBP 38,815.50, is awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC and spans from 25th October 2024 to 31st May 2026. The procurement process concluded with the award stage on 22nd October 2024, and the project will be delivered to the location with the postal code MK19 7BH in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering hardware, software, and related specialist services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability requirements outlined in the tender process. Engaging in this contract can enhance a company's portfolio, provide steady income over the duration of the contract, and help build a long-term relationship with FCDO Services. Businesses that operate within the IT and information systems industry should keenly consider such opportunities to expand their market presence and achieve business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO services Framework: XLY120/121/21SCC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ddb3319-4879-4208-b673-87dd2ef19b98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752ef66b-521d-4f1e-965c-f66a872ee51e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£38,815 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,815 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2024 - 31 May 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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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