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Transfer of Software Licences

MET OFFICE

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13 Mar 2019 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Met Office, based in Exeter, England, which has awarded a contract titled "Transfer of Software Licences." This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action due to its value of £10,270, which is below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period commenced on 18 December 2018 and will conclude on 17 December 2019, with the tender period closing on 17 December 2018.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those engaged in software development and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, provided they can deliver the necessary software licences efficiently. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth by allowing SMEs to establish a relationship with a significant government authority, potentially opening the door to future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transfer of Software Licences

Notice Description

Transfer of software licences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83be5640-b6fe-44d7-8c68-99b7414434e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896e7057-0b9a-4553-aff8-e3a9b38a864f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£10,270 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,270 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2018 - 17 Dec 2019 6-12 months
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

QUEST SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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