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title: "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec649d63-04ed-4801-b367-a46217b512a6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2024-08-15"
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# Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec649d63-04ed-4801-b367-a46217b512a6

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## Summary

FCDO Services has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services," classified under Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement focused on selective tendering via a call-off from the FCDO services Framework (XLY120/121/21SCC). The procurement concluded with the award date of 18th July 2024, and the service contract will run from 19th July 2024 until 31st May 2026. The project location is Milton Keynes, England, with the postal code MK19 7BH. The total contract value is £586,812.82.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in hardware, software, and specialist services, particularly those capable of capitalising on framework agreements. FCDO Services' reliance on a call-off framework favours companies with established framework agreements, ensuring streamlined procurement processes. The awarded supplier, Specialist Computer Centres PLC, illustrates the suitability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for such contracts, providing a prime example for businesses looking to expand into governmental service provision within the technology sector.

## Notice

Call off from FCDO services Framework: XLY120/121/21SCC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc767e6-4f26-4954-a0d0-e9703bf5ea17 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2024 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £586,812 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £586,812 |
| 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 | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc767e6-4f26-4954-a0d0-e9703bf5ea17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc767e6-4f26-4954-a0d0-e9703bf5ea17
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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