Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

15 Aug 2024 at 13:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services," classified under Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement focused on selective tendering via a call-off from the FCDO services Framework (XLY120/121/21SCC). The procurement concluded with the award date of 18th July 2024, and the service contract will run from 19th July 2024 until 31st May 2026. The project location is Milton Keynes, England, with the postal code MK19 7BH. The total contract value is £586,812.82.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in hardware, software, and specialist services, particularly those capable of capitalising on framework agreements. FCDO Services' reliance on a call-off framework favours companies with established framework agreements, ensuring streamlined procurement processes. The awarded supplier, Specialist Computer Centres PLC, illustrates the suitability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for such contracts, providing a prime example for businesses looking to expand into governmental service provision within the technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec649d63-04ed-4801-b367-a46217b512a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc767e6-4f26-4954-a0d0-e9703bf5ea17
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
£586,812 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£586,812 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2024 - 31 May 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
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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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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