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Software licence

MET OFFICE

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05 Apr 2022 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for a software licence, classified under the CPV code 48000000, which covers software package and information systems. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action for a total value of £65,466.40, awarded to HARMAN CONNECTED SERVICES UK LIMITED. The contract period commenced on 8th October 2021 and concludes on 27th October 2022. This procurement process took place in the service industry, having officially ended on 25th September 2021, with the award announcement published on 5th April 2022.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector to expand their services, particularly those skilled in providing software licensing solutions. While specifically awarded to a large firm, there may be future sub-contracting opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to collaborate with larger suppliers. Companies with experience in similar software solutions or those looking to innovate within public sector services would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders initiated by the Met Office or similar organisations.

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Notice Title

Software licence

Notice Description

Software license

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71d3669d-6077-4d8c-af1d-b432195784ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9967f768-130f-4fc6-9d96-4be8ff9f0ec9
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
Not specified
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
£65,466 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,466 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2021 - 27 Oct 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

HARMAN CONNECTED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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