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Software Licences

MET OFFICE

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05 Mar 2021 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a public procurement process for software licences, classified under IT services and consulting. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Government Framework RM1557, with a total value of £15,750. The tender period concluded on 27 January 2021, while the contract period commenced on 28 January 2021 and is scheduled to end on 1 January 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs that specialise in IT services, software development, and support. Businesses with expertise in software licensing and that are experienced in working with government frameworks could find themselves well-suited for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector projects like this can facilitate relationships that expand business reach and enhance capabilities in delivering government services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licences

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework RM1557.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dd60f43-fde0-415b-ba3b-4411d1bdf2a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faacc551-5dc2-408c-b9b5-672f7c73d4ee
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£15,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2022 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
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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