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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by FCDO Services, a government department located in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, focuses on the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services under the title "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services." The industry categorisation for this tender falls under 'Software package and information systems,' identified by CPV code 48000000. The process is currently in the award stage, having been awarded on 26th October 2025 with a contract period from 27th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. This selective procurement was conducted by calling off from a framework agreement, with an estimated total contract value of £30,110.31, involving delivery to the postcode HP19 7BH.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector, highlighting Computacentre UK Ltd, as an example of a successful bidder. The procurement method, a framework agreement call-off, indicates opportunities for organisations previously identified in FCDO Services’ contracts, presenting potential for securing future business engagements. Additionally, the tender is not suitable for organisations classified as VCSEs, focusing instead on SMEs that specialise in software systems and related services. Businesses with expertise in delivering these services to public sector clients stand to benefit from contracts like these, facilitating business growth through strategic partnerships and long-term service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fa0770a-bdfc-405e-860d-3e01b6c36568
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9dc06c0-1a14-47c0-8460-c1845626b067
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
£30,110 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,112 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 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

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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