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title: "Software Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e04e1e1-d309-4273-b2bf-d42164dda9ca"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2019-07-11"
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# Software Support Services

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e04e1e1-d309-4273-b2bf-d42164dda9ca

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## Summary

The procurement process for Software Support Services was conducted by FCO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England. This contract falls under the IT services category, with a total value of £19,750. The procurement method utilised was selective under a competitive dialogue approach, and the tender period ended on 31 March 2019. The awarded contract runs from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, with an active award status published on 11 July 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialised in consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses equipped to provide such services would benefit from participating in future contracts with FCO Services, leveraging this opportunity to expand their client base and develop their capabilities in government-related IT projects.

## Notice

Call off from FCO Services Framework Ref: XLY999/0479/05 Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ca78da-63c0-4bbc-8285-abfb16a05101 |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,750 |
| 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 | GEMALTO UK LTD (FORMERLLY 3M UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ca78da-63c0-4bbc-8285-abfb16a05101

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ca78da-63c0-4bbc-8285-abfb16a05101
  11th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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