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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the Met Office involves the acquisition of Akamai Software Subscription and Support, classified under the software package and information systems industry category (CPV: 48000000). This procurement activity is linked to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process has advanced to the award stage as of 18th June 2026, with Softcat being awarded the contract on 15th May 2026. The contract period spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. This procurement was conducted using a selective method under a call-off framework agreement, indicating a targeted selection process for suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT support sectors, particularly those capable of providing specialised software packages and services like Akamai's offerings. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in such tenders due to the suitability preferences outlined in the procurement. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by establishing relationships with prominent public sector organisations such as the Met Office, thereby potentially opening doors to further procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Akamai Software Subscription and Support

Notice Description

Akamai API AAPI and support PPSOA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6537e2bf-34b3-4fc5-81a0-656f20c83d47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/621703d4-46f2-4669-b22a-78fa131b69be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£379,832 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£379,832 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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