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Technology Products 2 - Purchase of IT Hardware & Software Products

FCO SERVICES

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30 Apr 2020 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by FCO Services, seeking to purchase IT hardware and software products as part of the "Technology Products 2" initiative. This contracting process falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on hardware (CPV code: 44316400) and programming services of packaged software products (CPV code: 72210000). The contract, valued at £32,681.66, has been awarded to SOFTWARE BOX LTD, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 13 December 2019 and concluded on 31 March 2020, with the tender period ending on 12 December 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector, particularly those providing IT hardware and software solutions. Businesses specialising in innovative technology products, programming services, or IT support would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts with FCO Services or similar procurement authorities. This could enable these companies to expand their market reach and enhance their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Technology Products 2 - Purchase of IT Hardware & Software Products

Notice Description

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3733 Additional information: n/a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48fd7e98-813f-427f-a338-c5230a8d0da2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4fa35c-cdc8-42ab-8e8d-48ec8986c434
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,681 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,681 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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
FCO 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

SOFTWARE BOX

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