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Microsoft Support

FCO SERVICES

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13 Jul 2018 at 08:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Microsoft Support" contract was conducted by FCO SERVICES, which is located at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. This contract falls under the industry category of Software Support Services and was awarded on 3rd January 2018, with a total contract value of £39,600. The contract period started on 4th January 2018 and concluded on 31st July 2018. The procurement method used was selective, employing a competitive dialogue approach above the threshold.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services to engage in significant contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages their participation. With FCO SERVICES as the contracting authority, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in software support and compliance with the standards set by sizeable buyers will likely find this a fruitful opportunity for growth and future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Support

Notice Description

Provision of support - Call off from Microsoft SPLA Agreement Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-758bf25b-a772-4c37-acf5-c2c9c66ea643
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bd75737-6293-4d86-8f3a-d3e1f3a5233a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 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
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing.enquiries@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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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