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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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21 Mar 2025 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" (ID: PNU1006156) under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement involved a call-off from the FCDO services Framework XLY120/121/21SCC using a selective method. The procuring location is Hanslope Park in Milton Keynes, England (MK19 7BH). The tender period concluded on 11th March 2025, with the contract commencing on 12th March 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. This process has now reached the award stage, with an awarded value of £48,642.8.

This tender opens opportunities for SMEs, notably those in the tech industry specialising in providing hardware, software, and specialist services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality software solutions and consultancy will find this contract particularly suited to their strengths. The awarded supplier is Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a firm recognised for its scale and expertise in delivering comprehensive IT solutions, highlighting a valuable precedent for other businesses. Participating in such tenders can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO services Framework: XLY120/121/21SCC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c43319b9-67cf-47f5-8a9c-000d75b7e079
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd44054-bb8d-42a7-a1a6-ae48b1a09561
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
£48,642 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,642 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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