Award

Tech support service

MET OFFICE

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05 Apr 2022 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has recently completed a tender for a tech support service, classified under IT services, with a budget of £12,995. The procurement process was characterised as a single tender action, which was conducted directly. The contract ran from 8 November 2021 to 1 April 2022, with the tender period concluding on 24 October 2021. The service was to be provided in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Exeter. The award for this contract was published on 5 April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT consultancy and support sectors. Companies with expertise in software development, consulting, and IT services would be well-suited to engage in future tenders of a similar nature. The direct procurement method suggests that the Met Office may seek to expedite its contractual obligations, creating potential avenues for quick engagements for businesses offering innovative tech solutions and support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tech support service

Notice Description

Tech support service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-849e57aa-72e4-4411-91f1-a3863f46ad99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2063cef-e479-4ca6-b8c4-98d04cbb8c33
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
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
£12,995 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 1-6 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

NCC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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