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IT Software Support Services

MET OFFICE

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08 Apr 2019 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Met Office, which is located in Exeter, England. The tender, entitled "IT Software Support Services," falls under the IT services category and was initiated to provide technical support for existing IT software. The procurement method is a direct tender, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and the tender period ended on 28 January 2019. The contract, valued at £28,531, commenced on 29 January 2019 and is set to conclude on 28 January 2020.

This opportunity could benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT service sector, particularly those with expertise in software support and consulting. Companies that can demonstrate strong technical capabilities and support services would be ideal candidates for future similar contracts. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with a prominent national agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Software Support Services

Notice Description

Technical support to assist existing IT software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22194978-1273-4d17-b26d-493f047165a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/081cbb16-d136-4ddb-ad6c-cf6b9d3fd89a
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£28,531 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,531 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2019 - 28 Jan 2020 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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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