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Neutral Vendor Managed Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has completed the procurement process for "Neutral Vendor Managed Services" under the South East Wales Technical and Professional Services framework (SEWTAPS). The procurement falls under the industry category of procurement consultancy services, classified with the code 79418000. The services will be provided at Hanslope Park in Milton Keynes, starting from 15th July 2024 and ending on 14th July 2028, with an optional extension period of two additional 12-month terms. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 5th July 2024 and the award date on 9th July 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth by allowing SMEs to compete in providing specialised procurement consultancy services within the public sector. Firms well-suited to this opportunity include those with expertise in managed services and procurement consultancy, particularly those capable of operating within a framework agreement structure. The contract awarded to Constellia Public Ltd highlights the potential for SMEs to secure long-term government contracts, fostering stability and growth within this market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neutral Vendor Managed Services

Notice Description

South East Wales Technical and Professional Services (SEWTAPS) https://sewtaps.co.uk/ Lot 11: Neutral Vendor Optional Extension Period of 2 x 12 Months Value is representative of expected Call-Off's under this Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a165b266-9785-4ad9-b951-f268af9586c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a81bce-2977-45f0-8d9c-ae5bd45016b5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2028 4-5 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

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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