Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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14 Apr 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has awarded a contract for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services under a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract falls within the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV scheme 48000000) and will serve locations with the postal code MK19 7BH, in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement process for this tender stage is complete and the contract will run from 31st March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £55,842.27 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages, information systems, hardware, and related services. The contract is suitable for SMEs, as demonstrated by its award to COMPUTACENTER UK LTD. Companies looking to expand in this sector or provide innovative solutions to governmental organisations could benefit from similar framework agreements and selective procurement processes. This tender highlights the potential for smaller enterprises to secure substantial contracts and contribute to the public sector's technological advancements.

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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-afd55dd4-a732-4dba-844f-549328609b93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df6aaf70-de09-4745-b81b-6f2fd405928a
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
£55,842 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,842 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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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