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Microsoft Unified Support

MET OFFICE

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12 Mar 2025 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Microsoft Unified Support" in the IT services industry, specifically within consulting, software development, Internet services and support. The award stage was finalised on 12 March 2025, with key dates including the tender period end on 23 January 2025 and the contract period from 6 February 2025 to 5 February 2026. The procurement, valued at £134,266, was conducted via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but not voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract was awarded to MICROSOFT LTD, based in Reading, Berkshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs in the IT services sector to engage with a high-profile public entity like the Met Office, potentially enhancing their market reputation and expanding their business footprint. Companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services are particularly well-suited for such contracts. The limited procurement method suggests a direct negotiation approach, offering SMEs a streamlined process to compete and capture valuable government contracts.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bcc299d-1a5f-4f8f-8b0d-9eaa4d9c3181
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bf694c6-59a6-470b-9e94-1169de690f56
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above 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
£134,266 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,266 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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