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IT Software and Support

MET OFFICE

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21 Oct 2019 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for an IT Software and Support contract, which was valued at £69,018 and awarded to SOFTWARE BOX LIMITED. This competitive quotation tender was held under the limited procurement method and aimed at acquiring IT services, specifically in consulting, software development, and support. The contract period commenced on 9 July 2019 and is set to conclude on 8 July 2022. The tender was finalised on 8 July 2019, and the process is categorised under the services sector, with delivery addressing the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, especially those offering software development and support solutions, to expand their market reach. Companies that are well-suited to participate in future procurement processes for similar contracts might include software development firms, IT consultancy agencies, and service providers focused on technological innovations. The experience gained from working with a prestigious organisation like the Met Office can also enhance the credibility and competitive standing of participating businesses in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Software and Support

Notice Description

Contract awarded following mini-competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-348df395-fabe-4f2f-8823-40f78cbdc49f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bab8105-3ae9-47b7-948a-3253ec11286a
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£69,018 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,018 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2019 - 8 Jul 2022 3-4 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
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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

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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