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Software licenses

MET OFFICE

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19 Feb 2019 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the Met Office centred on the acquisition of software licenses, falling under the IT services industry category. This selective tender was called off from the Government framework RM3733 and was located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement had a total value of £22,268 and concluded with the contract award on 27 November 2018. The contract period commenced the following day and lasted until 31 December 2018, while the tender period closed on the same day as the award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support services. Companies that align with the procurement method of a call-off from a framework agreement and possess capabilities in software licensing would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can enhance market visibility and foster growth by allowing businesses to showcase their expertise in public sector IT solutions.

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Notice Title

Software licenses

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government framework RM3733.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6f656c5-96cf-401d-b702-0b311e341c48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201de75c-1e5c-4f48-a505-95501da7d203
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£22,268 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,268 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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