Award

IT Support Services

MET OFFICE

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Award

25 Jan 2021 at 16:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for IT Support Services, valued at £50,000, was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contracting opportunity falls under the IT services category and was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14 October 2020, with the contract commencing the following day and set to expire on 14 October 2021. The contract is now in the award stage, having been officially published on 25 January 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. Businesses that can leverage their expertise in these areas will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially given the national focus on enhanced IT capabilities in public sector organisations. Additionally, as the contract is already awarded, interested suppliers should keep an eye on future tenders from the Met Office and similar entities for ongoing procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Support Services

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework DOS3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15a3cb75-21b5-46fe-ad2f-f3203420b949
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aeced0a-e3ff-4df3-84d5-f037334a13ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2020 - 14 Oct 2021 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
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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

SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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