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Software Licences

MET OFFICE

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04 Nov 2019 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for software licences was conducted by the Met Office, a leading organisation in the UK’s meteorological services, located in Exeter, England. This contract, valued at £15,706, falls under the IT services category, specifically regarding consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach via a single tender action, which was below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 2nd July 2019, with the awarded contract having a duration from 3rd July 2019 until 2nd July 2022.

This awarded tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those that provide software development and consulting solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given their capacity for agility and innovation. The successful tendering experience of suppliers like SYNCSORT LIMITED highlights the potential for companies within this sector to establish and grow their presence in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licences

Notice Description

Software licence to assist existing operating system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61882eeb-2c11-429d-9b6f-25a4a9704ab7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e363a013-a9aa-49ac-9c7c-8e42e169fac7
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
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
£15,706 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,706 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2019 - 2 Jul 2022 3-4 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

SYNCSORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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