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title: "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2024-08-12"
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# Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddc16d36-7f5d-483a-b9e5-736340af6289

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## Summary

The buying organisation, FCDO Services, has finalised the procurement process for the "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" under CPV classification 48000000, targeting the software package and information systems industry. This selective procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/121/21CC. The contract, valued at £563,000, will be executed in Milton Keynes, MK19 7BH, from 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2026. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Computacenter UK Ltd on 23 July 2024, and the contract notice published on 12 August 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in hardware, software, and specialist services. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive software and information systems services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in future. The contract's scope for specialised services and its substantial budget provide an excellent platform for SMEs to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence. The successful bidder, Computacenter UK Ltd, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure and deliver high-value contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Call off from FCDO Services Ref: XLY120/121/21CC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a3d24f-36d2-4bae-b6e1-9692f23bbfd2 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £563,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £563,000 |
| 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 | FCDO 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 | COMPUTACENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a3d24f-36d2-4bae-b6e1-9692f23bbfd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a3d24f-36d2-4bae-b6e1-9692f23bbfd2
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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