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Enterprise TERM Subscription Licenses

FCDO SERVICES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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19 May 2025 at 11:11

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17 Apr 2025 at 10:07

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17 Apr 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Enterprise TERM Subscription Licenses" was conducted by FCDO Services, a central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a direct award method, with Pentagon Solutions Ltd being chosen as the supplier. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and IT services such as consulting and support, and covers a wide range of UK regions. The contract was signed on 8th May 2025, with the active contract period starting from 16th May 2025 and ending on 15th May 2030, valued at £200,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in software and IT services. Companies that have expertise in providing compatible or supplementary IT solutions and software systems will find this contract beneficial. The emphasis on ensuring compatibility with existing provisions suggests that enterprises adept at delivering tailored and integrated IT solutions may have an advantage. The expansive geographic coverage across several UK regions also provides a valuable platform for businesses aiming to extend their market reach and establish a robust client base within government sectors.

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Notice Title

Enterprise TERM Subscription Licenses

Notice Description

Enterprise TERM Subscription Licenses, amount 20

Procurement Information

The contracting authority wishes to buy additional or to partly replace existing goods, services or works which are the same or compatible with existing provisions (both those already supplied or that are contracted to be supplied).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050494
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022570-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 15 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
2
Supplier Names

PENTAGON SOLUTIONS

PENTAGON SOLUTIONS (NI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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