Award

eFinancials Support 2025-26

MET OFFICE

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24 Feb 2025 at 10:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for the "eFinancials Support 2025-26" contract, focusing on software package and information systems for the South West, United Kingdom. This direct procurement process, completed through a single tender action below the threshold, leads to the award of £90,228.42 GBP. The tender period concluded on 10 January 2025, and the contract runs from 24 January 2025 to 8 April 2026. The industry category is primarily services, and the award was published on 24 February 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those who can provide high-quality support services. It is well-suited for SMEs, as this was a specific suitability criterion. Businesses in the IT sector should see significant potential in this tender to expand their client base by securing important contracts with reputable organisations like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eFinancials Support 2025-26

Notice Description

eFinancials Support 2025-26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37bc45a9-fc6a-4f80-acc3-2658c2d32b1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4091ac7d-974f-468b-83e1-a74df83d2493
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,228 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,228 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 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
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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

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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