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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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21 Mar 2025 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England, recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). This selective tender was a call-off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/121/21CC and was concluded with an award to COMPUTACENTER UK LTD on 9th March 2025. The contract period spans from 10th March 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £86,069.20.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and related services to forge a relationship with a major government entity, FCDO Services, known for its comprehensive and international scope of operations. While COMPUTACENTER UK LTD, an SME, has secured this specific contract, the process signals potential future opportunities within frameworks or selective procurements. SMEs focused on innovative hardware, software solutions, and specialised IT services will find such tenders particularly relevant for business expansion and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbcacea8-f7e8-4343-addf-2996542ba726
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e61d9f5-286b-44ed-9416-93ed45e6f7f5
Current Stage
Award
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,069 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,069 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 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

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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