Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" was conducted by FCDO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England. Classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), this contract was part of a call-off from the FCDO services Framework agreement XLY120/121/21SCC. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process has reached the award stage, being completed and officially published on 18th June 2025. The contract period spans from 16th May 2025 to 31st March 2026, catering to deliveries in Milton Keynes with the postal code MK19 7BH.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that the suitability criteria specifically emphasise SME participation. Companies specialising in the provision of hardware, software, and specialist IT services will find this tender particularly appealing. The awarded contract, valued at £34,454.16, reflects a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the IT service industry to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with governmental buyers like FCDO Services. The approach through a framework agreement also suggests potential future call-off opportunities for successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO services Framework: XLY120/121/21SCC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-723debc3-74b4-41cc-811b-2b06c856b971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ab43a6-2960-4107-a7fe-f5430b63a28d
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
£34,454 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,454 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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