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Board Document System Portal

MET OFFICE

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27 Jul 2026 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Board Document System Portal" has been conducted by the Met Office, situated in Exeter, England. This contract is within the "Software package and information systems" category, specifically focusing on licence acquisition for board meeting management software. The procurement utilised a selective method through a framework agreement, indicating a well-defined pool of potential suppliers. This award process, completed on 12th June 2026, resulted in a contract worth £24,500, initiated on 26th July 2026, and set to conclude on 25th July 2027. The delivery region for this procurement is the South West, United Kingdom, with the procurement process currently in the Award stage.

This tender presents considerable business opportunities for companies, especially those supplying software packages and information systems. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement's emphasis on this business size. Companies capable of providing comprehensive board meeting management solutions could greatly benefit from participating in such contracts. Participation in framework agreement call-offs like this can also enhance a company's visibility and potential for future government contracts, contributing to long-term business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Board Document System Portal

Notice Description

Licence to board meeting management software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b4967b7-4856-47a8-9c18-6625cf80f9a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f37498f9-4460-4b51-a589-323f9c58a484
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

DILIGENT BOARDBOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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