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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by FCDO Services, a division of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, pertains to the "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services". It is categorised under software package and information systems and involves a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract, valued at £10,771.20, runs from 17th October 2025 through to the 31st March 2026, with the delivery scheduled in England, postal code HP19 7BH. The buying organisation operates out of Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, indicating the geographical focus of this procurement. The award notice for this contract was published on 2nd March 2026, marking the completion of the award stage.

This tender opens avenues for growth, particularly for businesses involved in the provision of IT services and products due to its emphasis on hardware and software systems. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an excellent opportunity for businesses that are able to meet the specialist service requirements outlined by the FCDO Services. Computacenter UK Ltd, the identified supplier, exemplifies firms likely to thrive under such contracts. This procurement offers a gateway for similar companies to enter a lucrative space within the public sector, potentially fostering long-term collaboration with the government. For businesses seeking expansion, participation in this and similar tenders could represent significant growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d940ab7-24c2-4226-8895-3debd917cd98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1d9bb5-cad9-403b-a676-60fe5d6acb80
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
£10,771 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,771 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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