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Licence fee for Met Office to share media art

MET OFFICE

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13 Mar 2025 at 11:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for a licence fee to share media art, classified under the industry category of license management software packages (CPV code 48218000). The procurement process, which utilised a direct procurement method (single tender action below threshold), was focused within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded on 21st January 2025, with the contract period running from 3rd February 2025 to 4th March 2025. The award was made to NLA MEDIA ACCESS LTD, with an award value of £10,451.32.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the software and media licensing sectors. Given the direct procurement method employed, businesses specialising in license management solutions, particularly those capable of adhering to specific regional delivery requirements, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. This opportunity underscores the Met Office's support for SMEs, encouraging smaller firms to engage in public procurement processes and potentially expanding their market presence and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licence fee for Met Office to share media art

Notice Description

Licence fee for Met Office to share media art

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cafb72cb-a749-4eba-a971-498b8d98edca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26fae2f5-085b-4791-8904-4decdb3bfc88
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,451 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,451 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 4 Mar 2025 30 days
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
Not specified
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

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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