Award

Written Byte (dba Lumar) 17/03/24 - 16/03/25.

MET OFFICE

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24 Apr 2024 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office located in Exeter, England, has recently awarded a contract for a software package and information systems to Written Byte Ltd. The tender, with reference ID P112848, had a value of £35,082.05 and followed a direct procurement method. The contract period was from 5th to 17th March 2024, with the tender period ending on 20th February 2024.

This procurement process can provide growth opportunities for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specialised in software packages and information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender well-suited for competition. Written Byte Ltd, the successful supplier, demonstrated its capabilities in this sector through this contract awarded by the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Written Byte (dba Lumar) 17/03/24 - 16/03/25.

Notice Description

Written Byte (dba Lumar) 17/03/24 - 16/03/25.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-871619ab-41d6-4e44-8527-1564ac6a085c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84c0b84-646f-4e7e-bfab-197d5e0fbaf1
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
£35,082 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,082 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2024 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

WRITTEN BYTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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