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title: "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms"
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buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
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# Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f39afad-4df5-4910-8496-263df073fb28

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms," initiated by FCO SERVICES, addresses the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry. Located in Milton Keynes, England, this contract has reached the award stage, with key dates showing the tender period ending on 14th May 2017 and the contract period commencing from 15th May 2017 to 18th August 2017. The procurement method employed was a selective process using competitive dialogue, with a total estimated value of £110,000, of which £20,000 has been awarded to the supplier Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, as of 17th May 2017.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in telecommunications and software solutions to expand their business prospects. With a focus on providing public sector discounts, businesses equipped to deliver competitive pricing and value-added services within the ICT sector will find themselves well-suited to compete for future contracts. Firms with experience in managing public sector needs or those able to offer innovative telecommunications solutions are particularly encouraged to explore this avenue for growth.

## 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/8c155c2f-46df-46f3-9a27-13962a0a1a66 |
| 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 | 16 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2017 - 18 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| 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 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c155c2f-46df-46f3-9a27-13962a0a1a66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c155c2f-46df-46f3-9a27-13962a0a1a66
  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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