Award

Software Support Services

FCO SERVICES

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Award

11 Jul 2019 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, which recently awarded a contract for "Software Support Services" valued at £27,260. This procurement falls under the category of goods and is classified under the CPV code 72261000. The tender was conducted through a selective method, specifically using a competitive dialogue above the threshold, and concluded on 2 April 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 3 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2020.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software support services. Companies with expertise in this field may find it advantageous to engage in similar competitive dialogues or tenders, as this process encourages innovation and unique solutions. With the increasing demand for software maintenance and support, businesses that focus on providing high-quality technical services could position themselves as strong competitors in forthcoming procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Software Support Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY832/009/19 Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e508677d-4451-4029-8c40-6a9d4d73097a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea35aec-6481-4ede-a478-3fb9710797c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,260 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
FCO 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

UCT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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