Award

Digital resources

MET OFFICE

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Award

06 Apr 2022 at 08:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for digital resources has been completed by the Met Office, a reputable buyer located in Exeter, England. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically classified as consulting, software development, internet, and support (CPV 72000000). The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to it being below the threshold, with an award value of £12,688. The contract period commenced on 8th November 2021 and concluded on 31st December 2021, while the tender period ended on 25th October 2021. The recent award notice was published on 6th April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in digital resource development and related services. Companies that are innovative in software development and have a focus on providing internet support services would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders from the Met Office or analogous contracting authorities. The completion of this procurement also signals potential upcoming opportunities as the Met Office continues to seek digital solutions to enhance their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital resources

Notice Description

Digital resources

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30eddf4e-f937-4982-b843-95ee7f795ec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8b30e3-2ee2-4c02-b808-e5544531a897
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£12,688 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 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

SPRINGER CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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