Award

Software licences

MET OFFICE

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Award

11 Jul 2018 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has completed a contract for "Software licences" under the software package and information systems category. This contract was initiated as a call-off from the Government Framework Agreement RM3733 and is valued at £23,743.60. The contract period ran from 29 March 2018 to 31 March 2019, with the procurement method classified as selective. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 28 March 2018 and the publication date of the award notice on 11 July 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive solutions. Firms that are agile and able to respond to the specific needs of government clients in the software sector will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement process being a selective method suggests that the Met Office may be looking for established suppliers that can deliver reliable software solutions efficiently.

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Notice Title

Software licences

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM3733.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d9d3adf-e9e9-4977-9d3f-bf21dead9b68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a2efd6-ca4c-4044-8f20-14d1c2753814
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,743 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,743 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 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
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

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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