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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-b5fd17-8be37a0b-5b33-42bb-bb69-3ab97657b036

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation FCO SERVICES, which is based in Milton Keynes, England. The tender, titled "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms," falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry category. This procurement was conducted using a selective method and completed on 17 May 2017, with an active contract valued at £20,000, covering a service period from 18 May 2017 to 18 August 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on software and telecommunications services. Given the competitive dialogue process employed, suppliers with expertise in delivering discounted software and telecom solutions would be well-suited to participate. The contract awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd exemplifies a successful outcome within this sector, showcasing the potential for local businesses to engage and grow through similar opportunities.

## 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/ea32753f-2d5e-4590-8959-f6a32cfda608 |
| 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 | 17 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2017 - 18 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea32753f-2d5e-4590-8959-f6a32cfda608

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea32753f-2d5e-4590-8959-f6a32cfda608
  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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