Award

IBISWorld Subscription 2025 - 2027

MET OFFICE

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 14:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has concluded a direct procurement process for an IBISWorld Subscription for the period 2025 - 2027. This process, classified under the CPV category for Software package and information systems, was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at GBP 17,500, covers services to be delivered within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 23 January 2025, the contract start on 6 February 2025, and the end on 5 February 2027. This award was published on 10 March 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

The awarded contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, especially those looking to enhance their portfolio with prestigious clients like the Met Office. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although the supplier, IBISWORLD LIMITED, a large-scale entity based in London, ultimately secured the award. Companies capable of providing high-quality software subscription services would find similar tenders highly relevant to their business development strategies. This procurement also reflects potential future opportunities in the software and information systems sector within the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBISWorld Subscription 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

IBISWorld Subscription 2025 - 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66e8a0be-d655-44ba-a290-40c00f62b989
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a99dbb-b4a1-4aa4-acf9-3016bc9110b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2027 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IBISWORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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