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title: "Software Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e508677d-4451-4029-8c40-6a9d4d73097a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2019-07-11"
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# Software Support Services

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e508677d-4451-4029-8c40-6a9d4d73097a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, which recently awarded a contract for "Software Support Services" valued at £27,260. This procurement falls under the category of goods and is classified under the CPV code 72261000. The tender was conducted through a selective method, specifically using a competitive dialogue above the threshold, and concluded on 2 April 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 3 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2020.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software support services. Companies with expertise in this field may find it advantageous to engage in similar competitive dialogues or tenders, as this process encourages innovation and unique solutions. With the increasing demand for software maintenance and support, businesses that focus on providing high-quality technical services could position themselves as strong competitors in forthcoming procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref: XLY832/009/19 Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea35aec-6481-4ede-a478-3fb9710797c3 |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,260 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,260 |
| 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 | UCT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea35aec-6481-4ede-a478-3fb9710797c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea35aec-6481-4ede-a478-3fb9710797c3
  11th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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