Award

Knowledge exchange and bespoke software

MET OFFICE

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06 May 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Knowledge exchange and bespoke software" was conducted by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. This award stage pertains to a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with a total contract value of £11,000. The project is classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems" and was intended to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process concluded with the award being active from 27th March 2025, following the tender period's closure on 13th March 2025. Lancaster University, located in Lancashire, is the supplier selected for this project.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to software and knowledge exchange, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable given the nature and scale of the project. The direct procurement method allows for streamlined engagement without competitive bidding, offering an excellent opportunity for established relationships with the buyer to be strengthened or for niche providers to showcase their specialised offerings to a significant public sector organisation like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

Knowledge exchange and bespoke software

Notice Description

Knowledge exchange and bespoke software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2b9e07d-39c2-4123-a117-b074a61fa4d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46f230d-209d-4c34-9eca-19f5deb9b6dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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