Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

26 Jun 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The contract process conducted by FCDO Services, titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services", focuses on the IT sector, specifically software packages and information systems. The procurement was executed under a selective call-off method from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £27,775.88. Taking place in Milton Keynes, England, this process is now in the award stage, with the award date being 12th June 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 26th June 2025. The contract period spans from 13th June 2025 to 31st March 2026. The project invites engagement, predominantly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the tech industry, particularly those specialising in IT services and systems integration. SMEs in the software and hardware sectors could find this project beneficial due to the specificity and scope of services required. The collaboration with FCDO Services highlights potential for ongoing partnerships through framework agreements, accommodating those well-versed in navigating government contracts while offering cost-effective solutions. Such procurement exercises not only open avenues for business development but also enhance credibility and experience in public sector engagements.

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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-df329d1a-9ef6-4c52-b033-5bb389b5a174
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a74655-ff4b-4c96-a01f-c404b3eacf2b
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
£27,775 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 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

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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