Planning

R: End User Computing - Software call-off agreement for licences

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 17:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "R: End User Computing - Software call-off agreement for licences." This tender, under the category of services, focuses on the procurement of software licences for license management software development services and related software services. Located in the United Kingdom, this planned procurement is significant with a gross value of £9,000,000. The communication regarding future notices is set for 2nd June 2025, with the contract period slated to start on 31st July 2025 and end on 30th July 2026. This falls under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This planned tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those focusing on license management software development. Enterprises with the capability to deliver high-value software solutions may find this tender a critical avenue for growth, offering the chance to engage with a central government department. Ideal candidates for this bid would be established IT firms with a demonstrable track record in similar projects and the capacity to manage large-scale software call-off agreements efficiently, aligning with the strategic domestic and international IT goals of the FCDO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R: End User Computing - Software call-off agreement for licences

Notice Description

End User Computing - Software call-off agreement for licences. Agreement for procurement of software licences for FCDO

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025379-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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