Award

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 14:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by FCDO Services involves the provision of hardware, software, and specialist services, primarily classified under the software package and information systems category. Located in Milton Keynes, England, this tender follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Computacenter UK Ltd, an SME. The tender period concluded on 10th April 2025, with the contract period set from 11th April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Key details, such as the postal code for delivery, MK19 7BH, and the buyer's contact email, PurchasingEnquiries@fco.gov.uk, are provided for reference.

This procurement offers a notable opportunity for businesses within the ICT and software services sector, particularly SMEs, to expand their service footprint by engaging with public service frameworks. Computacenter UK's award demonstrates the potential for similar companies to build partnerships with government entities like FCDO Services. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tenders include those with existing capabilities in delivering comprehensive IT solutions and those familiar with framework agreements and the selective procurement process.

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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-fab2711c-109b-4474-b5bc-7e2b23d6d70d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea2952f-95d1-4aec-8eeb-71735f4b7973
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
£22,409 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,409 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 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

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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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