Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 13:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services was conducted by FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England. This procurement, under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV 48000000), reached the award stage with a total value of £19,126.21. The procurement was completed using a selective method, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant contract period ran from 24th July 2025 to 31st August 2025, with the award being published on 29th August 2025. The location of service delivery is specified by the postal code MK19 7BH.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those identified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as per the suitability criteria. The selective procurement method and framework agreement call-off suggest a preference for specialized providers capable of delivering targeted solutions. Businesses equipped to supply software packages and associated services could find this opportunity favourable for expanding their portfolio and establishing themselves as reliable partners for government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df04f471-11d0-452b-a543-42a62673d60c
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
£19,126 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,126 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 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@fcdo.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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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