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title: "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2017-10-09"
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# Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-193f668e-d53d-448e-a459-7ca8dac64fda

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO SERVICES, a buyer based in Milton Keynes, England, seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms." This tender falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category (CPV code 32500000) and was conducted through a competitive dialogue procurement method. The tender period commenced well before the award date and concluded on 14th May 2017, with the contract period running from 15th May 2017 to 15th August 2017. The total value of the awarded contract is £110,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications and software services sectors. Businesses that can provide software solutions or telecom-related equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders of this nature, allowing them to engage with public sector contracts that can help grow their market presence and revenue.

## Notice

http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-buyer/categories/ict/special-agreements/microsoft Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2473e49c-b776-44f5-b679-330d2373e2c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2017 - 15 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FCO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2017 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2473e49c-b776-44f5-b679-330d2373e2c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2473e49c-b776-44f5-b679-330d2373e2c2
  9th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-buyer/categories/ict/special-agreements/microsoft
- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-buyer/categories/ict/special-agreements/microsoftAdditionalinformation:N/A

## Provenance

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