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Software Licences

MET OFFICE

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Award

10 Jun 2019 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, has completed a procurement process for the renewal of Software Licences, classified under IT services and software packages, valued at £78,002. This direct procurement method was executed through a single tender action and involved a contract period running from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020. The procurement was effectively concluded on 1st March 2019, and the award notice was published on 10th June 2019, indicating the successful bidder as ORACLE CORPORATION UK LTD.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those engaged in software development and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider similar contracts, which can enhance their market presence and experience in government procurement. Businesses with expertise in software licensing and related IT solutions would be well-suited to pursue future opportunities arising from public contracts like this one.

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Notice Title

Software Licences

Notice Description

Software Licence and support renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-036000ad-97a3-435b-81d6-c98965432c86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c445a049-2d10-4e96-b667-4d45b4dfd807
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,002 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,002 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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