Award

Digital publications

MET OFFICE

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Award

05 Apr 2022 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, a UK government agency based in Exeter, seeking IT services for digital publications, categorised under CPV code 72000000. This contract was awarded following a direct procurement method via a single tender action, with a contract value of £13,645. The procurement was initiated on November 17, 2021, with a contract period extending to December 31, 2021, and the tender period had a deadline on November 2, 2021. The award notice for this contract was published on April 5, 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the IT services and digital publications sector to engage with a prominent governmental body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the direct procurement method, which favours nimble and innovative service providers. Companies specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support could find this contract to be a gateway to further contracts and partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital publications

Notice Description

Digital publications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b35588b-e556-4077-8bd7-96ddfd7b6c1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3420c4bb-bca4-4d67-aff5-8517a97463ca
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
£13,645 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,645 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
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
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

INFORMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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