Award

z/OS and z/VM Managed Support Service and 24x7 Incident Support

MET OFFICE

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Award

04 Sep 2024 at 12:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has successfully completed the contracting process for a z/OS and z/VM Managed Support Service and 24x7 Incident Support, categorized under IT services including consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement was carried out through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication. This contract has been awarded to VERTALI LTD, commencing on 27th August 2024 and running until 30th September 2027. The total contract value amounts to £416,075. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability requirements stated by the procuring entity. Businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in managed support and real-time incident response, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts in future opportunities. The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, is a reputable buying organisation, making this a coveted contract for suppliers within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

z/OS and z/VM Managed Support Service and 24x7 Incident Support

Notice Description

z/OS and z/VM Managed Support Service and 24x7 Incident Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f5b6cbe-ca01-4f73-8fcf-ee0fbc7cfcb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f5bda51-4a8f-4853-9b10-9ce4633ee56a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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
£416,075 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,075 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 3-4 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

VERTALI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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