Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

07 Feb 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, FCDO Services, has completed the procurement process for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services. This contract falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems with the delivery address located in Milton Keynes, England (postal code MK19 7BH). The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 22 January 2025, with the contract period running from 23 January 2025 to 31 March 2026. The total contract value is £41,776.70.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the IT sector, particularly those that can provide specialised hardware and software services. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) were considered suitable for this procurement, offering them a chance to engage with a substantial public sector client like FCDO Services. COMPUTACENTER UK LTD, classified as an SME, was awarded the contract, demonstrating that this procurement process can create valuable business growth opportunities for similar companies with the capacity to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b288845-22d8-4ec9-b7a4-1b84349ef53a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329dc2b6-c637-4fa2-b276-a3d0c79ebfbd
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
£41,776 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,776 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 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

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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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