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IT Support Services

MET OFFICE

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29 Jun 2020 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, has successfully completed a procurement process for IT Support Services. This tender, valued at £21,000, falls under the IT services category (CPV 72000000). The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action, given it was below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 24 March 2020, and the resulting contract commenced on 25 March 2020 and will run until 31 March 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development to grow their business. Companies that can provide similar support services or have expertise in IT infrastructure and development may find this tender particularly relevant. As the Met Office continues to rely on efficient IT operations, businesses that align their services with the needs of this well-respected organisation could capture further procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Support Services

Notice Description

IT Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e1cbde7-a161-4b2c-90b6-1703157a86e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f1ad3e-53ca-4b3d-93b5-09691c391553
Current Stage
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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
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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

2ND QUADRANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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