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Software licence

MET OFFICE

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26 Mar 2019 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for a software licence, support, and training services in the IT services sector, specifically classified under CPV code 72000000. This single tender action, valued at £53,114, was conducted as a direct procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 17 December 2018. The contract commenced on 18 December 2018 and is set to end on 18 December 2019.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. Businesses that provide comprehensive support and training in software solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, allowing them to expand their market presence and facilitate growth through partnerships with major public sector organisations like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software licence

Notice Description

Software licence, support and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33be8bcb-1d14-498d-9c72-e47e0522facd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4565cc91-6883-44f5-83c8-c84e5bf372fc
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
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
£53,114 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,114 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2018 - 18 Dec 2019 1-2 years
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
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

FORGEROCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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