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IBM Supportline

MET OFFICE

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31 Jul 2023 at 23:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a governmental organisation based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "IBM Supportline" software, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a Single tender action. The contract period is set to begin on September 1, 2023, and end on August 31, 2024. The tender period ended on August 18, 2023.

This tender awarded to IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector. Businesses interested in providing software solutions related to support services in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly suitable for their expertise. The Met Office's focus on procuring software services creates a niche for firms specialising in technology and information systems to compete and contribute to the organisation's operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM Supportline

Notice Description

IBM Supportline software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e24c6c0-2472-4680-880b-0b2b8c3cd8a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f097f50b-c6b2-4d0b-8442-e3c8d7f8db4f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£72,766 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,766 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 1-2 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
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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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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