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Software License

MET OFFICE

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03 Aug 2022 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Software License was initiated by the Met Office, with the contract valued at £835,281.60. This opportunity falls within the software package and information systems industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period concluded on 28 June 2022. Contracts commence from 12 July 2022 and are set to end on 30 August 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business in the software services sector, especially for those with experience in providing software licenses and information systems. As the tender was awarded to DXC Technology, companies offering specialised software solutions, particularly those that can meet the requirements of large organisations such as the Met Office, may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software License

Notice Description

Software license

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a97a1777-5b57-4556-b2fb-40d5859e12de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af36f296-b97f-4bb4-a341-ded517a5561a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£835,281 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£835,281 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2022 - 30 Aug 2023 1-2 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

DXC TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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