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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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07 Feb 2025 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" has been completed by the buying organisation FCDO Services. This contract, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), covers services in Milton Keynes, England (postal code MK19 7BH). The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 23 January 2025, with the contract running from 24 January 2025 until 31 March 2026. The contract was awarded to Computacenter UK Ltd with a total value of £24,369.90.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for companies that specialise in hardware, software, and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract's selective call-off method from a framework agreement indicates that pre-qualified suppliers had an advantage, ensuring a streamlined and efficient procurement process. Businesses that can provide cutting-edge technology and comprehensive IT solutions would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in future frameworks with FCDO Services or similar organisations.

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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-e89dbc9c-e5f5-48ca-acfe-d58e780d4b8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31aa8264-a340-4a83-91f6-90e2d70612cd
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
£24,369 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,369 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 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
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908 515510

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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