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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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21 Mar 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by FCDO Services in Milton Keynes, England, involves the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services. The process, titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services", falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). The awarded contract, with a total value of GBP £13,823.92, was completed through a selective call-off from the FCDO services Framework XLY120/121/21SCC. The procurement stage is award, with key dates including the tender period ending on 5th March 2025, the award date being 5th May 2025, and the contract period running from 6th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The services will be delivered to the location with postal code MK19 7BH.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and software services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that qualify for such frameworks. The contract's nature focuses on providing both hardware and software solutions, offering growth potential for IT firms capable of delivering comprehensive and specialised services. SMEs that can offer robust and scalable software systems, along with the requisite hardware, will find this contract well-suited to their strengths and capabilities, facilitating their expansion and visibility within the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO services Framework: XLY120/121/21SCC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9e320b1-c5a2-4e89-9dbd-ab9943275b77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4491c96-f0d9-4ed4-abb4-0f12b58bb7ea
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
£13,823 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,823 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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