Award

Timewatch Licences (2 year extension)

MET OFFICE

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15 Feb 2023 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract to TIMEWATCH PLC for Timewatch Licences (2 year extension) in the Software package and information systems industry category. The procurement method used was Negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract value is GBP 355,300, with a contract period starting from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on December 10, 2022, and the delivery address is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded tender for Timewatch Licences presents business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software services sector. Businesses interested in providing software solutions for recording hours should consider partnering with the Met Office for future procurement opportunities. The negotiated procedure without prior publication suggests a strategic approach to engaging with suppliers in this niche market, offering a platform for innovative solutions and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Timewatch Licences (2 year extension)

Notice Description

Timewatch Licences for staff to record hours

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95eaa250-00ac-40ce-86fa-3180ceab46e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d21dce-d5d1-4289-94cb-1a8de024f1fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£355,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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

TIMEWATCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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