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Software licences

MET OFFICE

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25 Mar 2022 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for software licences under the classification of software package and information systems. This procurement, with a value of £23,286.20, was conducted through a direct procurement method as a single tender action due to being below the threshold. The contract period runs from 1st April 2022 to 31st August 2022, and the tender period closed on 25th March 2022. The opportunity is geared towards the services sector, particularly those involved in software and IT solutions.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their businesses by providing software solutions that meet the requirements of the Met Office. Companies specialising in software development, licensing, and related IT services would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with public procurement processes can help these businesses gain valuable experience and build a portfolio of government contracts, enhancing their credibility and facilitating future growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software licences

Notice Description

Software licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a161ad86-1acb-414e-8e44-f9961f946db1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14267391-57f1-42bb-b49d-bd60d84dd0e3
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
£23,286 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,286 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 1-6 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

PLURALSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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