Award

Yearly BCS subscription

MET OFFICE

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Award

19 Nov 2024 at 10:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the award stage of its public procurement process for the subscription renewal of yearly BCS services, a contract valued at £14,900. This procurement, classified under the industry category "Subscription services" (CPV: 79980000), involves direct procurement through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, awarded to BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, covers the period from 3rd October 2024 to 30th September 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19th September 2024 and the award date on 3rd October 2024. The service will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the procurement method of a single tender action, businesses that demonstrate niche expertise and reliable service delivery are well-suited to pursue similar contracts. The Met Office, known for its meteorological services, is a reputable public organisation, suggesting a stable and credible partnership for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Yearly BCS subscription

Notice Description

Renewal of yearly subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bb6879c-def3-4bec-810b-91e2673ee723
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea410504-dfd0-435d-9f1a-502888d56c53
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 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
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

BCS, THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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