Award

Renewal of Linux support subscription

MET OFFICE

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23 May 2018 at 14:33

Award Notice
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23 May 2018 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, pertains to the "Renewal of Linux support subscription" contract, classified under software support services. This tender, valued at £659,748, took place in Exeter, South West England. The procurement method was selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 February 2018, with the contract period running from 14 February 2018 to 27 February 2021. The award was published on 23 May 2018, marking the completion of the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs within the IT and software services sectors, particularly those specialising in support services for Linux systems. Given the scope and nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in software maintenance and technical support would be well-positioned to compete. The established framework agreement and the notable value of the contract highlight the potential for sustained engagement with the Met Office, making this an attractive opportunity for prospective suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Linux support subscription

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework agreement RM3733.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b4ffb2f-9424-42bb-898c-36f676bfe699
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edfd72f0-e39d-46c4-8c67-0b9ad4e93c16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£659,748 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£659,748 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2018 - 27 Feb 2021 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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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