Award

Information technology

MET OFFICE

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12 Apr 2022 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for an information technology contract valued at £21,000. The tender, classified under the CPV code 48000000 for software packages and information systems, was awarded following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, which was below the threshold for competitive tendering. The procurement process formally ended on 3 March 2022, with the contract period running from 17 March 2022 to 23 March 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in software development and information systems. With the procurement having been completed, businesses that can offer innovative solutions in technology services would find this recent activity relevant for future engagements with the Met Office or similar organisations. Firms capable of quickly delivering software solutions that meet regulatory and operational needs may benefit from understanding this procurement approach for potential upcoming contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information technology

Notice Description

Information technology

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86a3e494-f99b-4aea-84a6-ac8e3441bd77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa63579-d0ed-4617-862c-b1291c23f226
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2022 - 23 Mar 2022 30 days
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

INMARSAT SOLUTIONS (CANADA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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