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Software support

MET OFFICE

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01 Apr 2022 at 12:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office based in Exeter, England, which has recently completed a tender for software support services titled "Software support". The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold, with a contract value of £13,750. The tender period concluded on 15 March 2022, and the awarded contract will run from 1 April 2022 to 23 March 2023. This initiative falls within the services industry category and aims to ensure ongoing technical support for essential software.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software support services to expand their business portfolio. With the awarded contract going to AIT Partnership Group Limited, companies that can demonstrate expertise in software maintenance and customer support are encouraged to consider future tenders. As the Met Office continues to rely on robust software solutions, the competitive landscape invites innovative and responsive suppliers eager to meet evolving service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software support

Notice Description

Software support renewal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b02fdfc-c6e4-47d2-9ea1-2a6c92ea79af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5585e739-c4fc-4782-b730-4e6b4bda86c4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 23 Mar 2023 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

AIT PARTNERSHIP GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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