Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 15:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by FCDO Services, focuses on the "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services." This tender falls within the software package and information systems sector and is positioned in Milton Keynes, England, with a delivery address in postal code HP19 7BH. The process has reached the award stage with an active status, and the contract has been awarded on 9th October 2025. The procurement involved a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 10th October 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £146,900.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software and IT services, especially those looking to establish or enhance their presence in government procurement. Businesses capable of delivering both hardware and software solutions, along with specialist services, stand a solid chance to compete in similar future frameworks. As the procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, it indicates the need for pre-qualified competitive suppliers ready to engage with government contracts, which can provide a stable avenue for growth and exposure within the public sector.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-70ec752d-266b-4e4c-a122-f443d085026c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e113d99a-f53d-437a-a740-4794ca95e82f
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
£146,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 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

Notice Documents

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