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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

14 Mar 2025 at 15:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services under the title "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services." This procurement falls within the industry category of software package and information systems. The process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 27 February 2025, with the contract period set from 28 February 2025 to 31 March 2026. Key dates include the award notice published on 14 March 2025 and the contract's initiation on 27 February 2025. The total contract value amounts to £36,532.8 GBP, with delivery to Milton Keynes (Postal Code MK19 7BH).

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The nature of the services required, involving both hardware and software provisions, means that businesses specialising in these areas could find lucrative opportunities to expand their market reach. The selected supplier, COMPUTACENTER UK LTD, is already an SME and could benefit from this engagement through elevated credibility and exposure. Other SMEs in the software and information systems sector would be well-positioned to compete for similar upcoming opportunities that may follow this framework agreement.

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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-b5fd17-822534b3-0c1a-44ef-9486-2da2f9b7903e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94acb30e-039c-4c15-925a-8f8f29710cce
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
£36,352 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,532 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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