Award

LMS Scalable Climate Services

MET OFFICE

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01 Dec 2025 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for its "LMS Scalable Climate Services" project, focusing on software packages and information systems under the industry category of services. The procurement process was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Situated in Exeter, England, the Met Office finalised the award with a contract period spanning from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2027. This procurement, tagged as an "award", saw its active status published on 1st December 2025, with an overall project value of £121,380. The Met Office's chosen supplier for this contract is IMC (UK) Learning, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Sevenoaks, Kent.

This project presents significant opportunities for growth within the technology and services sector, especially for small enterprises capable of delivering scalable software solutions. Businesses operating in software development and information systems that can offer robust climate services are well-positioned to benefit from such contracting opportunities. The emphasis on selecting SMEs demonstrates a favourable environment for innovative and agile companies looking to expand their portfolio by engaging with government entities like the Met Office in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LMS Scalable Climate Services

Notice Description

response to proposal following shortlisting using key words

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afda352e-1bd7-4387-b1eb-ffa6591d7c9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88e2f3cc-e129-4357-b31a-17afe1a4490d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
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
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,380 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2027 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03301350973

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMC (UK) LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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