Award

Cisco Secure Email for 12 month duration

MET OFFICE

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Award

15 Jan 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Cisco Secure Email for 12 month duration" under the software package and information systems category. This direct procurement method, with a single tender action below the threshold, was awarded on 15 January 2025, with the contract period running from 5 December 2024 to 8 December 2025. The total contract value is £12,300. The delivery of services is expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security and software services, specifically those offering email security solutions. SMEs in the IT sector could particularly benefit from participating in similar future tenders, as the procurement process demonstrates openness to smaller businesses. Engaging in projects with government bodies like the Met Office can enhance reputations, provide reliable revenue streams, and open doors to further public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Cisco Secure Email for 12 month duration

Notice Description

Cisco Secure Email for 12 month duration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f71a7cc-eae9-404e-9e5e-9a63c027edcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b87fae0-3c35-468f-b680-803cb34619bd
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2024 - 8 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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