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Provision of an IT Operation & Technical Managed Service

FCDO SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The FCDO Services has awarded a contract for the provision of an IT Operation & Technical Managed Service. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £98,425 in GBP, with a contract period starting on December 8, 2022, and ending on May 29, 2023. The buying organisation is located in England with an address at 1 St Floor Building 71, Milton Keynes, MK197BH. The main procurement category is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing IT operation and technical managed services, to pursue growth through government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the suitability preference towards SMEs. The contract has already been awarded, so interested businesses can explore potential collaborations with the awarded supplier, SOLIRIUS LTD, with expertise in supply services of personnel including temporary staff. Being part of this competitive procurement process could open doors for further business expansion for the selected supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an IT Operation & Technical Managed Service

Notice Description

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5409cca4-b482-4256-a96e-9fa551dcd0f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf454bd-2e4e-4633-9af0-e793cd06f6da
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,425 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2022 - 29 May 2023 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOLIRIUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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