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title: "Public Sector discounts for software and telecoms"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2018-08-09"
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# Public Sector discounts for software and telecoms

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3026f4c4-3cbc-402a-9a93-7df9c786a95d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO Services seeking public sector discounts for software and telecommunications through a selective procurement method. The tender, valued at £45,900, falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category (CPV code 32500000) and is based in Milton Keynes, England. The tender period concluded on 24 May 2018, with the contract period commencing from 25 May 2018 and ending on 31 July 2018. The award for this contract was published on 9 August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector, specifically those offering competitive pricing on software solutions. Businesses that specialise in ICT products and services, particularly those equipped to engage in competitive dialogue, could leverage this opportunity to expand their clientele and build long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## 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/e7ee3324-96c4-4ff5-b27f-997a31bb8cc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,900 |
| 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 Aug 2018 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ee3324-96c4-4ff5-b27f-997a31bb8cc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ee3324-96c4-4ff5-b27f-997a31bb8cc0
  9th August 2018 - 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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