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Software licences

MET OFFICE

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15 Mar 2022 at 17:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for software licences, valued at £16,997.62, under the services category. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period having closed on 28th February 2022. The contract for the successful supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2023.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to engage with the Met Office, a government organisation known for its reliance on technological solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this space, especially those offering tailored software solutions that can enhance operational efficiency. The successful bidder's involvement in this contract highlights the potential for growth within the technology sector, particularly for firms capable of delivering innovative software products and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software licences

Notice Description

Software licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-937f5e3f-de9f-4ef5-8116-0fedf69d11f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd3a5d9-9c85-43df-9390-d7271c6a9a1b
Current Stage
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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
£16,997 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,997 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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