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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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29 Aug 2025 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" was conducted by FCDO Services, located in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This initiative falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement method used was selective, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £24,825.02. The contract was officially awarded on 7th August 2025 to COMPUTACENTER UK LTD, classified as an SME. The contract period extends from 8th August 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the procurement process now at the award stage and marked as complete.

This tender provides significant avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software and IT services. Companies equipped to deliver hardware and software solutions, as well as specialist consultancy services, are best positioned to benefit from such contracts. The framework agreement mechanism allows successful bids from capable firms, offering a streamlined pathway for fostering productive relationships with governmental bodies like the FCDO. This opportunity can propel business visibility and establish long-term engagements with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9606ba71-9379-4c13-b08e-202e8db0223d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83ca63c-8741-4ed0-911f-0b8ae546d67e
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
£24,825 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,825 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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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