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Library System Subscription

MET OFFICE

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26 Feb 2021 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has recently completed a tender titled "Library System Subscription." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on software subscription services. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with a completed award date of 8th December 2020. The contract, valued at £13,159, is set to run from 9th December 2020 to 28th February 2022.

This opportunity can be advantageous for businesses specialising in IT services and software development by tapping into the public sector's needs for reliable library systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement process. Companies that are agile and able to provide innovative software solutions will find a valuable opportunity to grow by securing contracts with the Met Office and expanding their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

Library System Subscription

Notice Description

Library System Software Subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47b12afb-040d-4048-9807-b17482380603
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed9b7df-b960-4798-9b10-2685b575cc21
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
£13,159 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,159 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

SOUTRON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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