Award

Software Licences

MET OFFICE

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Award

21 Oct 2019 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involving the Met Office pertains to the acquisition of software licences, support, and subscription services for their existing IT system. The procurement, categorised under IT services, had a total value of £47,989 and was executed through a direct single tender action. The contract period is set from 9th July 2019 to 30th June 2020, with the award for this contract being made on 8th July 2019. The services will be delivered to the Met Office's location in Exeter, England, specifically within the South West region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software licensing and support services. Companies looking to expand should consider engaging with the Met Office, given their ongoing needs for IT solutions. As the awarded supplier, IBM United Kingdom Ltd, demonstrates, there is a competitive landscape where SMEs with innovative offerings can thrive, especially in providing tailored services that meet the specific requirements of government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licences

Notice Description

Software licences, support and subscription for existing system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00b07c2d-2156-482b-b040-e2a09709ffde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efe546d-aa19-4571-9255-e2379de56459
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,989 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,989 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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