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Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

FCO SERVICES

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09 Oct 2017 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms," initiated by FCO SERVICES, addresses the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry. Located in Milton Keynes, England, this contract has reached the award stage, with key dates showing the tender period ending on 14th May 2017 and the contract period commencing from 15th May 2017 to 18th August 2017. The procurement method employed was a selective process using competitive dialogue, with a total estimated value of £110,000, of which £20,000 has been awarded to the supplier Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, as of 17th May 2017.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in telecommunications and software solutions to expand their business prospects. With a focus on providing public sector discounts, businesses equipped to deliver competitive pricing and value-added services within the ICT sector will find themselves well-suited to compete for future contracts. Firms with experience in managing public sector needs or those able to offer innovative telecommunications solutions are particularly encouraged to explore this avenue for growth.

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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-b5fd17-8f39afad-4df5-4910-8496-263df073fb28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c155c2f-46df-46f3-9a27-13962a0a1a66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£20,000 Under £100K
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
16 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2017 - 18 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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