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Bought in services

MET OFFICE

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12 Apr 2022 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is seeking to contract for "Bought in services" in the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, which had a value of £43,596, is located in the South West of England. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period spanning from 10th February 2022 to 31st May 2022. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 1st February 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting or software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the suitability indicated for such companies. Organisations looking to expand their offerings in the public sector should consider engaging with the Met Office and similar contracting authorities, as they may find opportunities for collaboration and growth in delivering critical IT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bought in services

Notice Description

Services bought in

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0a9cf9b-cd8f-4aef-82f3-05c12eb28961
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90cf4a30-fc33-4fc2-a3b5-81bdec5791bf
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
£43,596 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,596 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2022 - 31 May 2022 1-6 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
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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

INFOGRID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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