Award

Software licences

MET OFFICE

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08 Apr 2022 at 08:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has recently completed a procurement process for software licences and support services, valued at £232,571.64. This tender, classified under IT services and consulting (CPV code 72000000), took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, which concluded on 20th November 2021. The contract period for this award commenced on 8th December 2021 and lasted until 18th December 2021. The award was published on 8th April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT consultancy and software development sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software licensing and support. The limited procurement method may offer less competition, making it an attractive avenue for businesses that can deliver high-quality IT services tailored to the needs of public organisations like the Met Office. Interested companies should leverage their agility and responsive capabilities to engage effectively in future tenders within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software licences

Notice Description

Software licence and support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54f990df-2add-4e0d-8ff6-c17209add46a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9af7cc7-9da9-4e76-95f2-8c0380fe3913
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£232,571 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,571 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2021 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

FORGEROCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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