Award

Provision of an IT Operation & Technical Managed Service

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

08 Dec 2021 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issuing a tender titled "Provision of an IT Operation & Technical Managed Service". This contract falls under the advisory architectural services category and is based in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement has been completed, with the contract awarded on 24th November 2021 for a total value of £684,370. The contract period started on 25th November 2021 and is set to conclude on 29th May 2023. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector to engage with government contracts. Businesses with expertise in technical managed services, IT operations, and advisory services are particularly suited for such contracts. The successful award to SOLIRIUS LTD illustrates a pathway for similar organisations to expand their operations and secure contracts within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an IT Operation & Technical Managed Service

Notice Description

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12 Additional information: n/a

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-801df68a-42bd-4008-aabf-fadc603df562
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f5d265-795c-4fd6-8c9f-cf9dc458f4df
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£684,370 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£684,370 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2021 - 29 May 2023 1-2 years
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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
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

SOLIRIUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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