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Software licences

MET OFFICE

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05 Dec 2016 at 19:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a tender process for the acquisition of software licences, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). The tender period concluded on 21 August 2016, and the contract period extends from 22 August 2016 to 30 June 2017, with a total contract value of £43,916.79. This procurement was conducted using an unspecified method and has been formally awarded to IBM United Kingdom LTD.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the software and IT services sector. Businesses that specialise in software solutions and related service offerings may find themselves well-positioned to engage in future procurement processes with the Met Office or similar governmental agencies. The successful completion of such tenders can lead to long-term partnerships and further procurement possibilities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software licences

Notice Description

Software licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c5d4f75-b405-4643-8179-e52d1900a2c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97196232-6067-4537-9dea-6ea9cc8a260a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£43,916 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,916 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 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
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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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