Award

Digital publishing services

MET OFFICE

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Award

07 Apr 2022 at 14:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for Digital Publishing Services, categorised under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, valued at £86,888, was awarded on 3rd December 2021, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action, as the contract fell below the required threshold. The contract period spans from 3rd December 2021 to 31st December 2022, with the tender period concluding on 17th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering digital publishing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the procurement's focus on consultancy and software development. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector services may find this award of interest, especially those capable of delivering innovative digital solutions tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital publishing services

Notice Description

Digital publishing services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6547b558-5ad7-4a26-8e2a-643572b64648
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f29e53a3-8381-42f0-a0cf-377bde21c7db
Current Stage
Award
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
£86,888 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 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

ELSEVIER SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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