Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 14:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, involves the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services, under the completion stage as of 1st August 2025. Categorised under "Software package and information systems," this selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with the contract running from 4th July 2025 to 31st May 2026. The total value of the contract is £104,000, and it is located at MK19 7BH. The procurement process has passed the tender stage, with the award to Insight Direct UK Ltd announced on 3rd July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT and software services, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With the FCDO Services seeking specialised hardware and software solutions, this contract allows businesses to leverage their expertise to strengthen their position in the public sector. SMEs, given their suitability under this procurement, stand to gain the most, as they can offer niche, tailored services aligning with the contractual requirements. Insight Direct UK Ltd, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies the potential to expand market reach and enhance business growth through such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e65eae3-9c33-4e13-95bb-d9ce038176c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03bf7fd-5fbb-4829-a7eb-38f9a8f4e38c
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
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 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

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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