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The Provision of Telephony Services for FCDO Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 09:55

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process undertaken by FCDO Services involves the provision of telephony services across its estate, categorised within utility services. This contract was awarded on 20th March 2026 with a contract period commencing on 3rd April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Based in Milton Keynes, FCDO Services operates as a central government public authority, overseeing the procurement which was completed using a direct method below the competitive threshold, selecting British Telecommunications Public Limited Company as the supplier. The service areas span across multiple UK regions including UKC to UKK, emphasising a broad geographical coverage.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the telephony and telecommunication services sector, specifically those proficient in telephone network maintenance services. Large firms capable of providing these services across wide geographical areas and familiar with governmental requirements may find this tender particularly well-suited for expansion. Suppliers with experience in non-competitive, direct procurement processes could leverage this award to strengthen their presence in public sector contracts. The collaboration with FCDO Services also enhances a supplier’s portfolio, underscoring their capability to deliver consistent services within stringent government guidelines.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Telephony Services for FCDO Services

Notice Description

The Provision of Telephony Services for FCDO Services estate wide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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