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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" has been completed under the auspices of FCDO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England. This tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. Conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, it bore an approximate value of £15,112.71 GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26 October 2025, the contract commencement on 27 October 2025, and its end on 31 March 2026. The award stage took place on 26 October 2025, involving COMPUACENTER UK LTD as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT solutions and services. The procurement process favours SMEs, encouraging their participation and potential expansion in the industry sector related to software packages and information systems. COMPUACENTER UK LTD’s involvement exemplifies how businesses with tailored expertise in hardware and software provision can successfully compete and secure contracts, thus fostering innovation and business development within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Contract Ref: XLY120/121/21CC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69f665d5-ec86-43d4-9c50-06612b818aba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2224ba4-a713-41eb-8133-b0338028c41c
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
£15,112 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,112 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

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