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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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30 May 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" was conducted by FCDO Services, based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is structured as a call-off from a framework agreement with a procurement method classified as selective. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with the contract valued at GBP 12,428.35. The tender period ended on 22nd April 2025, with the contract taking effect from 23rd April 2025 and set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The awarding of the contract was made to Computacenter UK LTD, an SME, reflecting suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software and information systems. Such businesses would benefit from participating by delivering their expertise in hardware, software, and related specialist services. FCDO Services’ requirements emphasise structured procurement through a framework agreement, offering a stable contract period for selected suppliers. Companies that excel in providing tailored software solutions and have experience with public sector contracts would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The selective procurement method ensures that businesses meeting specific criteria have the chance to collaborate with the government sector, thereby enhancing their market presence and building a robust portfolio of public-sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c05be73-c233-4867-b2aa-255c942ed33a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f65b45-bd28-4533-809f-3bcf16f8dcc5
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
£12,428 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,428 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 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

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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