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title: "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms"
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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-b5fd17-674eb8ad-6ae9-4bd2-9c44-1884c7114efd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms" was conducted by FCO SERVICES, located in Milton Keynes, England. This tender falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category and was valued at £50,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a competitive dialogue above threshold. The tender period concluded on 14 May 2017, followed by a contract period that began on 15 May 2017 and ended on 15 August 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and telecommunications industry, to expand their market presence. Competing firms that specialise in telecommunications equipment and services or provide software solutions could find this procurement advantageous. Winning such contracts can enhance a company's reputation and foster long-term relationships with government clients, ultimately driving growth and sustainability in their operations.

## 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/a7df6c15-dbaf-44ee-802e-947877398464 |
| 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 | £50,000 |
| 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 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7df6c15-dbaf-44ee-802e-947877398464

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7df6c15-dbaf-44ee-802e-947877398464
  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

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