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FGS Third line support

MET OFFICE

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14 Aug 2024 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for FGS Third Line Support, conducted by the Met Office based in Exeter, England, is classified under the IT services category (CPV 72000000). This selective procurement, managed through a call-off from a framework agreement (Framework Number: RM1557.13), was awarded to Softwire Technology Limited. The £300,000 contract is set to be carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 15th July 2024, and the contract period running from 30th July 2024 to 30th September 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing high-level consultancy, software development, internet, and support services. Large-scale enterprises with established expertise in these areas and previous experience in servicing public sector organisations would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The Met Office's choice of a framework agreement also suggests future selective procurement processes that interested businesses can prepare for by becoming part of relevant frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FGS Third line support

Notice Description

FGS Third line support Framework Number: RM1557.13

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae76fb95-2792-4071-9c75-8245eae67b74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71192071-292d-4c14-b489-7e30fbb7a340
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
Not specified
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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