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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves FCDO Services, located at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England, as the buying organisation. The procurement titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" falls under the Computer equipment and supplies industry category. It follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with Computacenter UK Ltd as the supplier. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract commencing on 16th October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026, valued at £140,691.44. The tender process ended on 15th October 2025, with delivery expected to postal code HP19 7BH. The tender is suitable primarily for SMEs.

This contract offers business growth opportunities particularly for suppliers specialising in computer equipment and supplies. SMEs are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this tender, given its suitability preference. It provides an avenue for businesses to secure their supply chain within an established framework agreement, promoting stability while expanding their customer base through governmental contracts. Companies that can provide high-quality hardware, software, and specialist services in line with framework agreements are encouraged to pursue such opportunities to solidify their industry standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ec7605b-6578-4d17-999b-5a319f15da79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95210810-5fcc-41e0-adfa-f66259622dec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,691 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,691 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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