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Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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15 Apr 2025 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Services has concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services," categorized under software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically FCDO services Framework: XLY120/121/21SCC. The contract was awarded on 17th March 2025 and will run from 18th March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The services are to be delivered in Milton Keynes, postcode MK19 7BH, with a total contract value of £70,291.80. The procurement stage has been completed, and the awarded supplier is Specialist Computer Centres PLC, classified as an SME.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the IT services and software sectors, given its focus on hardware, software, and specialist services. Businesses that specialize in providing comprehensive IT solutions, including the development, installation, and maintenance of software and hardware systems, are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The selective nature of the procurement method underscores the potential for specialised firms to secure ongoing work through framework agreements with government entities. This also indicates a preference for vendors with established capabilities and a proven track record in delivering specialised IT services.

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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-ec6aa855-01cb-4952-a73e-7dbb3d2189f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f0300de-0380-45d8-833f-068f7e3831fa
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
£70,291 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,291 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 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
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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