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MetDB Migration Discovery

MET OFFICE

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23 Jan 2026 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a public sector organisation based in Exeter, England, recently completed a tender process titled "MetDB Migration Discovery." This procurement pertains to software consultancy services, specifically a feasibility study to evaluate migrating a database to the cloud. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Kyndryl UK Ltd, a large-scale company, with a value of £88,471.44 and spans from 26th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. Given the procurement category, this process falls under the services industry, with a focus on software consultancy.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders due to the Met Office's commitment to inclusivity in its procurement processes. Companies with the expertise in digital transitions and cloud migrations can leverage this opportunity to establish a valuable partnership with a renowned UK public office, thereby expanding their portfolio and potentially gaining further government and public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MetDB Migration Discovery

Notice Description

Feasibility study to explore the potential to migrate a database to the cloud.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62b4d372-9fb3-4683-ad7d-450dc63759e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c928a7ab-8a20-47f4-83cc-b80b64cadb06
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,471 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KYNDRYL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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