---
title: "Benchmark of ICT charges to support DI business case"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e28fc7e7-8f2e-4353-9253-c282da8a651e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE"
published: "2018-03-14"
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# Benchmark of ICT charges to support DI business case

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e28fc7e7-8f2e-4353-9253-c282da8a651e

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office recently completed a procurement process titled "Benchmark of ICT charges to support DI business case." This contract, classified under IT services with a primary focus on consulting and software development, had a total value of £35,000, awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 9th March 2018 and will continue until 8th March 2020. The tender was open until 8th March 2018 and suitable delivery areas include the United Kingdom and other British Oversea Territories.

This tender provides significant opportunities for ICT consultancy firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in engaging with government contracts. Companies equipped to analyse ICT charges and support infrastructure projects will find this an advantageous space to grow their business. The awarded contract to Gartner U.K. Limited illustrates an opportunity for similar businesses to compete in future tenders within the public procurement arena.

## Notice

Benchmark of ICT charges to support Desktop Infrastructure business case

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82f9e4a-e954-42e2-834c-e28821ae9c7d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2018 - 8 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1H 2AH |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82f9e4a-e954-42e2-834c-e28821ae9c7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82f9e4a-e954-42e2-834c-e28821ae9c7d
  14th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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