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Software support and maintenance

MET OFFICE

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08 Apr 2021 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Met Office involved a tender for "Software support and maintenance" in the IT services industry, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, classified as a single tender action below the threshold, with an allocated value of £11,000. The tender period ended on 2nd March 2021, while the contract period commenced on 3rd March 2021 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2022. The location for the delivery of the services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services and software development to expand their business offerings. Businesses that can provide reliable software support and maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As evidenced by the awarded contract, which is currently active and valued at £11,000, successful suppliers like AXIAL SYSTEMS LTD are poised to thrive in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software support and maintenance

Notice Description

Software support and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51032512-c234-4f4b-a421-929a4d66f43a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfef986-4bdd-4978-96ee-ae659bfa316e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 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
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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

AXIAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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