Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

20 Mar 2025 at 15:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services," classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The contracting authority, based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (postal code MK19 7BH), awarded the contract on 27 February 2025. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the FCDO Services Framework XLY120/121/21SCC. The contract's total value is GBP 15,789.44, with the contract period running from 28 February 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, specifically those engaged in delivering hardware, software, and specialist services, fostering business growth by providing access to a stable and prolonged contract with a reputable government organisation. Companies with capabilities in software packages and information systems, that can adhere to the conditions of the framework agreement, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The awarded supplier for this contract, Specialist Computer Centres PLC, exemplifies the type of business that successfully competes within this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO services Framework: XLY120/121/21SCC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9326a154-1128-457c-b8d8-61b510646a04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ad71fa-f95c-44c2-af5a-841849b923f7
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
£15,789 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,789 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 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

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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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