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title: "Public Sector discounts for software and telecoms"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2017-10-04"
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# Public Sector discounts for software and telecoms

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a699f81a-ce77-4fd5-b83f-4671334acc4e

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Public Sector discounts for software and telecoms" was conducted by FCO SERVICES, a public sector organisation based in Milton Keynes, England. This contract falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category (CPV Code: 32500000). The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with the contract valued at £27,660.11 and dates spanning from February 27, 2017, to September 30, 2017. The competitive dialogue method was employed, and interested suppliers had until February 26, 2017, to submit their applications.

This tender creates opportunities for growth primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the telecommunications and software sectors. Businesses that can provide software solutions or telecommunications equipment, particularly those experienced in working with public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The proactive engagement in such contracts can enhance visibility and expand market reach for eligible suppliers.

## 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/68d6b6e5-b813-4744-9d29-e03ac2a987f1 |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 27 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,660 |
| 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

- 4 Oct 2017 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d6b6e5-b813-4744-9d29-e03ac2a987f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d6b6e5-b813-4744-9d29-e03ac2a987f1
  4th 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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