Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, has awarded a contract for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services under the title "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process was in the award stage, with the contract period running from 21st May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £58,819.39, was officially published on 22nd August 2025. This procurement opportunity supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it is not intended for VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises).

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software and IT services to expand their business capabilities through collaboration with a key government entity. The awarded contract to INSIGHT DIRECT UK LTD, an SME, demonstrates the potential for similar businesses with expertise in software systems and infrastructure to engage effectively with government procurement frameworks. Participation in such tenders could enhance business growth by establishing a partnership with a reputable body such as FCDO Services, which consistently requires advanced technical solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7258e562-af0a-4076-985a-b774474c79aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22cefb8-9a71-4de2-8285-5124116ee3bc
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
£58,819 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,819 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 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
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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

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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