Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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18 Mar 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services, with an overall contract value of GBP 123,510.97. The procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry (CPV code 48000000), involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Computacenter UK Ltd on 19th February 2025, will span from 20th February 2025 to 31st March 2026, serving locations primarily in Milton Keynes, England (postal code MK19 7BH).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware and software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering specialist services within frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this type of procurement. The involvement of Computacenter UK Ltd demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure substantial contracts with government agencies like FCDO Services, thereby fostering growth and expanding their reach in the technology and information systems sector.

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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-d830f7ed-a010-4f8b-b6fa-c4c233e09160
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08513946-157f-4ecd-8ed5-f1b720a1757a
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
£123,510 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,510 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 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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