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IT Support and Maintenance

MET OFFICE

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31 Jul 2020 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, has completed a procurement process titled "IT Support and Maintenance" within the IT services industry category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a total contract value of £16,400. The contract period commenced on 9 April 2020 and concludes on 1 April 2021. The procurement was fully completed as of 8 April 2020, with the awarded contract announced on 31 July 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector to establish or expand their operations, particularly those specialising in IT support and maintenance. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience, capability in providing IT solutions, and a passion for delivering high-quality service would be well-suited to compete in future tenders for similar contracts with the Met Office and other public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

IT Support and Maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a6f109e-df85-4d07-8c1b-4cfee02d2663
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31334c9-9b4e-499c-a27e-887f66401550
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£16,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2020 - 1 Apr 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

AXIAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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