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Technical support services

MET OFFICE

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06 Apr 2021 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for technical support services was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contract, which falls under the industry category of IT services, was awarded as a call-off from the Government Framework RM3821. The contract value is £173,000 and commenced on 24 February 2021, concluding on 8 April 2023. The procurement method used was selective, and the tender period ended on 23 February 2021.

This opportunity opens avenues for growth primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT consulting and software development. Companies with expertise in providing technical support for financial systems, especially those well-versed in working with government frameworks, would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging with frameworks like RM3821 can help boost business visibility and foster long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical support services

Notice Description

Technical support services for Finance system. Contract called off from Government Framework RM3821.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95db55de-ac09-4a1f-b18a-3db98a7f73e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ccc808e-3587-4469-bac6-b961dcf80380
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£173,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2021 - 8 Apr 2023 2-3 years
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

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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