Award

Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

FCO SERVICES

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09 Oct 2017 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved FCO Services, which is located in Milton Keynes, England. The tender, titled "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms," falls within the telecommunications equipment industry category, with a total value of £22,000. It was initiated as a selective procurement method using competitive dialogue, with the tender period ending on 11 May 2017. The contract period began on 12 May 2017 and concluded on 12 August 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public sector contracts, particularly in the telecommunications and software sectors. Businesses experienced in providing telecommunications equipment and services, especially those that can offer cost-effective solutions, would be well-suited to compete for such procurement opportunities. With an active award status, suppliers like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd have successfully participated, indicating a competitive environment for interested bidders.

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Notice Title

Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

Notice Description

http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-buyer/categories/ict/special-agreements/microsoft Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64c8d5f5-312f-4c43-9fc9-3a5ff9452daf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667e02ba-7d96-4495-98e3-622ed81d5e00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2017 - 15 Aug 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCO 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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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