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DN804271 - Due Diligence Subscription

MET OFFICE

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28 Jan 2026 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DN804271 - Due Diligence Subscription" has reached the award stage, with the Met Office as the buying organisation. This tender focuses on a credit reference due diligence subscription under the industry category of license management software package. The value of the contract is £65,000, and it applies to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract has a planned start and end date from 24th February 2026 to 23rd February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions for credit reference management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are already part of established frameworks would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The focus on a specialised industry category means businesses with expertise in license management software packages can leverage their skills and experience to deliver exceptional service for government clients like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN804271 - Due Diligence Subscription

Notice Description

Credit reference due diligence subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-173724ca-285c-471c-a9ac-282a085dec1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22edaa9-2d21-41b1-af2e-343d57a75742
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2028 1-2 years
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

DUN & BRADSTREET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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