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Digital service licence

MET OFFICE

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06 Apr 2022 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a digital service licence was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the IT services category and had a total award value of £40,154. The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action, which is a process appropriate for contracts below the specified threshold. The contract period commenced on 9 December 2021 and is set to conclude on 18 December 2022, with the tender process having ended on 24 November 2021.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and online support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in such procurement due to their flexibility and innovation capacity. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities in delivering digital services may find this a fitting chance to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with a prominent public sector buyer such as the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital service licence

Notice Description

Digital service licence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4510484-e06d-48ef-ad73-8938f387124a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6478dd-cef8-4037-aaa4-a45ec776181b
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
£40,154 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,154 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2022 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

SIMILARWEBB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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