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Tech support services

MET OFFICE

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08 Jul 2022 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for tech support services, valued at £1,744,364. This contract falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000) and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period ending on 13th June 2022. The contract commenced on 27th June 2022 and is set to conclude on 29th December 2022.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector to grow their business by potentially collaborating with large organisations or bidding for similar contracts in the future. Companies that offer consulting, software development, or internet support services would be particularly well-suited to participate in related procurement processes. Engaging with the Met Office can also lead to valuable experience in delivering public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tech support services

Notice Description

Tech support services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-027562e4-dae7-4e78-a131-e5747c4fd679
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6288679-89e7-4a96-8b40-099b01ce780f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above 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
£1,744,364 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,744,364 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2022 - 29 Dec 2022 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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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