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Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

FCO SERVICES

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07 Sep 2018 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms" is initiated by FCO Services, a government organisation based in Milton Keynes, England. This contract, classified under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category, had a value of £10,000 and was awarded through a selective procurement method following a competitive dialogue. The tender period concluded on 29th July 2018, while the contract period was initiated on 30th July 2018 and lasted until 31st July 2018. The award notice was published on 7th September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications and software solutions. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing or unique software and telecom services may find this an attractive market. Given the selective nature of the procurement, companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches and strong industry knowledge will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this kind.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

Notice Description

Call off from Microsoft SPLA agreement Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-923ba413-ba07-4177-9cae-4894613eb666
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091728b2-1e16-4744-aea2-81201fa0eb7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 30 days
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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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