Award

IT Support and Maintenance

MET OFFICE

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Award

15 Jul 2019 at 14:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Met Office involves the award of a contract for "IT Support and Maintenance" services, valued at £76,000. This contract falls under the IT services category and was executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated through a direct method, specifically as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 2 April 2019 and concluded on 30 April 2019, with the contract award publicly announced on 15 July 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in IT consulting and support services, to engage with a prominent public authority like the Met Office. Businesses that offer comprehensive IT solutions, including system modifications and enhancements under support agreements, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Collaborating with a reputable client such as the Met Office can enhance business credibility and foster growth in the competitive public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Service to fix and modify existing system features as an extension of existing support and maintenance agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40f06bd4-44de-4ad0-a7c4-da3e6fc38d94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d06d1e3-e706-4dcd-9bb2-d8d6fbf728ea
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
£76,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 30 days
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

THE APP BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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