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WSO2 API Management and Support

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Jun 2026 at 16:42

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10 Jun 2026 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of "WSO2 API Management and Support". This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, with services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified as P121384, was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was officially updated on 18th June 2026, with the contract period slated from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2027. The total value of the contract is £265,677, with Claria Ltd announced as the supplier. Although the tender period ended on 1st June 2026, the award was made active on 5th June 2026 and published to relevant stakeholders on 10th June 2026.

This procurement represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialized in software solutions, given the suitability criteria outlined. The successful bidder, Claria Ltd, demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure substantial contracts in public sector procurement, providing a precedent and encouragement for similar organisations seeking to enhance their market presence. The focus on API management and support indicates an ongoing demand for digital solutions within governmental departments, making it a viable sector for companies focused on innovative and responsive software services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSO2 API Management and Support

Notice Description

WSO2 API Management Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-489972a2-0706-4a50-af1d-fc99366201e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5960ca6e-4fdd-4ed1-9ac9-9d8070eba36b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£265,677 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£265,677 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CLARIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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