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Technical Support Services

MET OFFICE

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06 Feb 2019 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involved the provision of Technical Support Services under a call-off from the Government Framework G-Cloud. This tender was classified under the IT services sector and took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £15,419, was awarded on 26th September 2018, with the contract period running from 27th September to 31st October 2018. This selective procurement method indicates that the opportunity was open to a chosen set of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Firms with expertise in delivering technical support and cloud-based solutions would be well-suited to compete in future procurement processes similar to this one. As the Met Office continues to evolve its service offerings, proactive engagement by relevant businesses could lead to valuable partnerships and contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Support Services

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework G-Cloud

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c89e5b8d-1b96-4afc-844f-298feff5fb93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7eda85-5cc1-400f-a803-11ee8c6c398e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£15,419 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,419 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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