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Software support

MET OFFICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a software support contract was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. The contract, valued at £30,000, was part of the IT services sector and called off from the Government Framework Agreement RM1043. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period starting on 21st April 2016 and concluding on 31st May 2016. This tender was published on the 21st of April 2016, with the formal end of the tendering period being the same day.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on software development and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on engaging diverse suppliers. The tendering process was categorised as 'Other,' indicating a non-standard method may have been employed, which could further open doors for innovative solutions from businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Software support

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM1043.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1141d975-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0263fdf1-3e1e-4cee-b2d4-d62e07a5c406
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20169 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2016 - 31 May 2016 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
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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

PURPLE SECURE SYSTEMS

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