Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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14 Apr 2025 at 11:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services, awarding the contract to Computacenter UK Ltd. This procurement, under the category of software packages and information systems, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 16th March 2025, and the contract commenced on 17th March 2025, with an end date of 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £117,193.27, indicating a substantial investment by the buying organisation in strengthening its technological capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software systems to showcase their expertise. SMEs are highly suitable for this type of procurement, aligning with FCDO Services' preference for engaging smaller enterprises. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive hardware, software integration, and specialist IT services will find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth. The awarded contract highlights the potential for long-term collaboration and increased market visibility in public sector procurement, making it a valuable opportunity for qualifying businesses in the tech industry.

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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-b5fd17-4a3a7a32-d903-4158-90f1-01101ef16584
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18bfd479-c7fe-4b79-bf3a-81fc6e4039c7
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
£117,193 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,193 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 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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