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Provision of Software, Hardware and Specialist Technical Services

FCDO Services · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 05:42.

Opportunity overview

Lot 1 will be awarded to a Single Supplier for the provision of Software to include, (but not limited to) Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS Software), Software Licenses, and Associated Specialist Technical Services. Software procured by the Authority is used to support both the internal business requirements and to underpin the services offered to customers. It is therefore critical that the successful Supplier provides not only the software as and when requested but becomes a valued partner in ensuring the Authority's compliance, technical stability and Supplier of choice in its chosen marketplace. Lot 2 will be awarded to a maximum of 3 Suppliers and will be for the provision of (but not limited to); End User Devices, Infrastructure Hardware, Consumables and Peripheral Equipment with Associated Support and Specialist Technical Services. Suppliers must have the capability to offer a range of commoditised IT products. If a Bidder is successful for Lot 2 - Hardware & Associated Specialist Technical Services following a competitive process, that Bidder will be awarded a place on the framework as one of the three highest ranked bidders identified following evaluation.

Classification

  • CPV30000000 — Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
  • CPV48517000 — IT software package
  • CPV72100000 — Hardware consultancy services
  • CPV72200000 — Software programming and consultancy services

Lots

  • Software and Associated Specialist Technical Services£30m
  • Lot 2 - Hardware and Associated Specialist Technical Services£40m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
XLYPA/112/25ADO
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Additional Procurement Categories

services

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
FCDO Services and associated customers. (To include other central government agencies, arm length organisations and similar entities.)
Description
Lot 1 - Prices will be provided on either a fixed basis, against a catalogue of goods or on demand against a statement of requirement. Lot 2 - Prices will be provided on either a fixed basis, against a catalogue of goods or on following a mini competition.

Buyer Location Restrictions

Entry 1

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKC
Entry 2

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKD
Entry 3

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKE
Entry 4

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKF
Entry 5

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKG
Entry 6

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKH
Entry 7

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKI
Entry 8

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKJ
Entry 9

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ITL

Identifiers

UKK

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
20 Feb 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
13 Feb 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
6 Mar 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Lot 1 will be awarded to a Single Supplier for the provision of Software to include, (but not limited to) Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS Software), Software Licenses, and Associated Specialist Technical Services. Software procured by the Authority is used to support both the internal business requirements and to underpin the services offered to customers. It is therefore critical that the successful Supplier provides not only the software as and when requested but becomes a valued partner in ensuring the Authority's compliance, technical stability and Supplier of choice in its chosen marketplace. Lot 2 will be awarded to a maximum of 3 Suppliers and will be for the provision of (but not limited to); End User Devices, Infrastructure Hardware, Consumables and Peripheral Equipment with Associated Support and Specialist Technical Services. Suppliers must have the capability to offer a range of commoditised IT products. If a Bidder is successful for Lot 2 - Hardware & Associated Specialist Technical Services following a competitive process, that Bidder will be awarded a place on the framework as one of the three highest ranked bidders identified following evaluation.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Software and Associated Specialist Technical Services
Description
Provision of Software to include, (but not limited to) Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS Software), Software Licenses, and Associated Specialist Technical Services. Software procured by the Authority is used to support both the internal business requirements and to underpin the services offered to customers. It is therefore critical that the successful Supplier provides not only the software as and when requested but becomes a valued partner in ensuring the Authority's compliance, technical stability and Supplier of choice in its chosen marketplace.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
36,000,000
Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
• The Framework will be awarded for a period of three (3) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date ("The Initial Framework Period"). • The Framework may be extended on the same terms and conditions at the authority's discretion for a further period of one (1) year. • The maximum duration of the Framework will therefore be four (4) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Hardware and Associated Specialist Technical Services
Description
Provision of (but not limited to); End User Devices, Infrastructure Hardware, Consumables and Peripheral Equipment with Associated Support and Specialist Technical Services. Suppliers must have the capability to offer a range of commoditised IT products.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
48,000,000
Amount
40,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
• The Framework will be awarded for a period of three (3) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date ("The Initial Framework Period"). • The Framework may be extended on the same terms and conditions at the authority's discretion for a further period of one (1) year. • The maximum duration of the Framework will therefore be four (4) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48517000
Description
IT software package
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72200000
Description
Software programming and consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
30000000
Description
Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72100000
Description
Hardware consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
004110-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
16 Jan 2026, 18:39
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
FCDO Services
Id
GB-PPON-PXRT-4666-VHHJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXRT-4666-VHHJ

Address

Street Address
Hanslope Park
Locality
Milton Keynes
Postal Code
MK19 7BH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ12

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Milton Keynes · UKJ12 · MK19 7BH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 004110-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·