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Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

FCO SERVICES

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09 Oct 2017 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms" was managed by FCO SERVICES, located at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This procurement falls under the telecommunications industry and was executed using a selective procurement method through competitive dialogue, with a total contract value of £110,000. The contract period commenced on 15th May 2017 and concluded on 15th August 2017. The tender period closed on 14th May 2017, and the award was published on 9th October 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector to engage with an established buying organisation. Businesses specialising in software and telecom solutions, particularly those offering discounted services, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The active contract with Insight Direct (UK) Ltd signifies potential openings for collaborations or contracts similar in nature in future bids, fostering business growth within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

Notice Description

http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-buyer/categories/ict/special-agreements/microsoft Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86655473-324e-428a-bf9d-0e1e55b8b6e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0963f5-4ba7-41f8-b854-22c1fa990067
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2017 - 15 Aug 2017 1-6 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
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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 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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