IBM SupportLine Renewal 01/09/2024 - 31/08/25

MET OFFICE

There is 1 contract in this contracting process.

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for the renewal of IBM SupportLine services, covering the period from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025. This tender, classified under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support), was conducted through a single tender action (below threshold), and it focuses on the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process proceeded from a tender submission deadline on 25th July 2024, followed by the contract period spanning from 8th August 2024 to 31st August 2024. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 76,925.22, was published on 4th September 2024.

This procurement presents excellent business growth opportunities for IT service providers, especially those offering support and consulting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT industry are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts such as this, given the single tender action methodology employed. Capturing such contracts could significantly bolster their portfolios and provide valuable experience in servicing prominent public sector organisations like the Met Office. The contract has been awarded to IBM United Kingdom Ltd, a large-scale supplier, accentuating the feasibility for capable businesses to secure similar opportunities in future procurement cycles.

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IBM SupportLine Renewal 01/09/2024 - 31/08/25

MET OFFICE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

4th September 2024 12:04:35 PM
Contract Summary

IBM SupportLine Renewal 01/09/2024 - 31/08/25
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-94b1995c-ad29-427e-9052-02884818f272

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Single Tender Action (below Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

72000000

CPV Division(s)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Awarding Authority

MET OFFICE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Procurement.enquires@metoffice.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Fitzroy Road

EXETER

EX13PB

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

IBM UNITED KINGDOM LTD

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IBM SupportLine Renewal 01/09/2024 - 31/08/25

MET OFFICE

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