Award

Provision of Network Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Network Services" was carried out by FCDO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England. This contract falls under the industry category of mobile-telephone services and was conducted using a selective procurement method as part of a broader framework agreement—specifically the OGD Framework Ref: XLY120/025/20. The tender completion was marked with the award stage, signified by an active status, and the contract period extends from 4th January 2023 to 2nd February 2025. The total contract value amounts to £14,950.96, indicating potential affordability for interested suppliers. Although the tender stage concluded on 3rd January 2023, the published award date was recorded on 28th April 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in mobile-telephone services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the award to VODAFONE LTD. The procurement's association with a framework agreement facilitates continuity and potentially recurring engagements for suppliers skilled within the telecommunications industry. Firms located around Milton Keynes or those capable of meeting the delivery requirements swiftly would stand in good stead to compete in similar future procurements by FCDO Services. These opportunities can significantly bolster a company's portfolio and market presence in governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Network Services

Notice Description

Call off from OGD Framework Ref: XLY120/025/20

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1b63ff8-c822-430f-a731-32387c892430
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ff837f-c291-47cc-a222-aa203da12bd2
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2023 - 2 Feb 2025 2-3 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

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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