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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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18 Sep 2024 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by FCDO Services, involves the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services under the title "Provision of Hardware, Software, and Specialist Services," classified under the software package and information systems category. The procurement method was a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, identified by the service framework XLY120/121/21SCC. The contract, awarded to SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC, began on 10 September 2024 and will run until 31 May 2026. The project is located in Milton Keynes, England, with a contract value of £52,899.62 GBP. This procurement stage has moved to the award phase as of 18 September 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software and IT services, as FCDO Services has indicated suitability for SMEs. Businesses that offer competitive technology solutions and specialist IT services would be well-positioned to compete and benefit from such contracts. The awarded contract could pave the way for future engagements and strengthen business relationships within the public sector. This framework agreement's selective procurement presents an opportunity for strategic partnerships and consistent business growth over the contract's life.

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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-b5fd17-5646383b-52d3-46f2-81da-0019199d3a20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c63ef13-2b9b-446a-852b-010975364e2a
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
£52,899 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,899 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2024 - 31 May 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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