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Software Licence

MET OFFICE

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06 Apr 2021 at 16:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a tender process for a Software Licence, valued at £12,400, under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" industry category. This procurement was undertaken through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation exercise, and the contract period spans from 27 March 2021 to 22 March 2022. The procurement was initially tendered until 26 March 2021 and was focused within the South West region of the United Kingdom, with all procurement activities conducted from the Met Office's Exeter office.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software development and support solutions. Businesses that can leverage innovative software solutions and demonstrate competitive pricing may find themselves well-positioned to engage in future contracts similar to this, as public bodies increasingly seek to partner with agile suppliers who can deliver tailored technological support and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licence

Notice Description

Contract awarded following a competitive quotation exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35bc7c38-d246-41e0-a940-8b3b303400bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2902969-24e9-4216-a080-e863b5e40fe4
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£12,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2021 - 22 Mar 2022 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

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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