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IT Commercial surge support service

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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12 Nov 2018 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE has completed a procurement process for the "IT Commercial surge support service" aimed at providing essential support to meet unresourced demand from IT projects and operations. This tender was classified under the IT services category, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The procurement method employed was selective, calling off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 22 September 2018 and the contract effective from 1 October 2018 until 30 September 2020. The service delivery extends across various regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses well-suited to compete are those equipped to handle commercial assistance demands for IT projects, especially those familiar with government procurement processes or with prior experience in collaborating with public sector organisations. Engaging in this contracting process can aid in expanding their client base and enhancing their service capabilities in the competitive IT landscape.

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Notice Title

IT Commercial surge support service

Notice Description

Support to cover unresourced demand for commercial assistance from IT projects and operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a385617d-538e-4af7-ada1-4fa3dd979c10
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 2-3 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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Roger Maxwell
Contact Email
roger.maxwell@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 2AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAWTHAR SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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