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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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20 Mar 2025 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by FCDO Services, titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services," falls under the industry category of Software packages and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The contracting authority is based in Milton Keynes, England (postal code MK19 7BH). The procurement has reached the award stage with the contract awarded on 24 February 2025, and the contract period running from 25 February 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £33,208.6.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, software, and related specialist services to engage in public sector work. Notably, the procurement process was tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), signifying a strategic focus on encouraging smaller businesses to participate. Companies proficient in delivering comprehensive IT services and systems integration will find this contract from FCDO Services advantageous for growth, enhancing their portfolio with a substantial public sector reference.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51e6007c-7421-4d27-9aa4-6ef6f87c15c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/523157ba-99f5-453a-99fb-368b02358b50
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
£33,208 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,208 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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