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

MET OFFICE

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04 Sep 2024 at 12:04

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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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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94b1995c-ad29-427e-9052-02884818f272
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf0d858-57ca-4f70-aea4-93d1ad0bfb34
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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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