Award

Software development

MET OFFICE

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06 Jun 2017 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for software development services was carried out by the Met Office, a prominent government organisation based in Exeter, England. This contract, valued at £43,200, was initiated under a framework agreement and has been classified under the IT services category. The procurement method used was 'Other', with the tender period concluding on 2nd March 2017, and the contract period running from 3rd March 2017 to 28th February 2018. The award for this contract was published on 6th June 2017, confirming its completion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in the information technology services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support. Businesses that can leverage agile methodologies or have experience working with government frameworks may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the nature of the contract and the buyer’s stature, this project could lead to further engagements and partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Software development

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM1557.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62d9b283-4de7-41f2-b8c5-6255ad2f0afe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1462a668-f1ea-4e82-b9d0-ec8eeae9a7bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£43,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

RED HAT

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