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title: "Provision of an IT Operation & Technical Managed Service"
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# Provision of an IT Operation & Technical Managed Service

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-801df68a-42bd-4008-aabf-fadc603df562

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issuing a tender titled "Provision of an IT Operation & Technical Managed Service". This contract falls under the advisory architectural services category and is based in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement has been completed, with the contract awarded on 24th November 2021 for a total value of £684,370. The contract period started on 25th November 2021 and is set to conclude on 29th May 2023. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector to engage with government contracts. Businesses with expertise in technical managed services, IT operations, and advisory services are particularly suited for such contracts. The successful award to SOLIRIUS LTD illustrates a pathway for similar organisations to expand their operations and secure contracts within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and visibility.

## Notice

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12 Additional information: n/a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f5d265-795c-4fd6-8c9f-cf9dc458f4df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2021 - 29 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £684,370 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £684,370 |
| 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 | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| 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 | SOLIRIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f5d265-795c-4fd6-8c9f-cf9dc458f4df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f5d265-795c-4fd6-8c9f-cf9dc458f4df
  8th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12Additionalinformation:n/a

## Provenance

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