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title: "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-923ba413-ba07-4177-9cae-4894613eb666"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2018-09-07"
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# Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-923ba413-ba07-4177-9cae-4894613eb666

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Public Sector Discounts for Software and Telecoms" is initiated by FCO Services, a government organisation based in Milton Keynes, England. This contract, classified under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category, had a value of £10,000 and was awarded through a selective procurement method following a competitive dialogue. The tender period concluded on 29th July 2018, while the contract period was initiated on 30th July 2018 and lasted until 31st July 2018. The award notice was published on 7th September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications and software solutions. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing or unique software and telecom services may find this an attractive market. Given the selective nature of the procurement, companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches and strong industry knowledge will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this kind.

## Notice

Call off from Microsoft SPLA agreement Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091728b2-1e16-4744-aea2-81201fa0eb7d |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | MICROSOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2018 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091728b2-1e16-4744-aea2-81201fa0eb7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/091728b2-1e16-4744-aea2-81201fa0eb7d
  7th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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