Award

Software Licences

MET OFFICE

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Award

11 May 2021 at 13:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is seeking to enhance its IT services through the procurement of additional software licences, with a total value of £15,700. This procurement falls under the IT services category (CPV Code: 72000000) and was conducted via a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contracting phase is complete, having closed on 15 April 2021, and the award notice was published on 11 May 2021. The contract duration runs from 16 April 2021 to 2 February 2022, and delivery is to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the software and IT services sector to participate in providing essential services to a renowned governmental organisation. Companies with expertise in software development, consulting, or IT support services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurements. Engaging with contracted services like those offered by the Met Office can bolster competition and innovation within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licences

Notice Description

Additional licences for existing service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6d787b2-516b-4abc-ba09-d0d1b06ed2ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c24d908a-4097-45a2-8593-9247d43c88a3
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

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
£15,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2021 - 2 Feb 2022 6-12 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
Met Office
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

FALCON.IO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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