Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 14:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" was conducted by FCDO Services, headquartered at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), was structured as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The tender reached the award stage on 13th April 2025, with the contract award published on 28th April 2025. The contract spans from 14th April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and focuses on services to be delivered within the postal code area MK19 7BH.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware and software solutions, particularly those looking to participate in framework agreements. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highlighted as well-suited contenders, evidenced by the award to Computacenter UK Ltd, an SME. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive IT services will find this contract beneficial for establishing or strengthening their foothold in public sector contracts, thereby facilitating business growth in this domain.

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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-d7eb5dce-4bbe-428d-b9b0-bc86bcf13990
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a0f588-6fb1-48b5-a896-9293dccf2e22
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
£61,949 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,949 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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