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Software License

MET OFFICE

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03 Aug 2022 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Software License conducted by the Met Office is now complete. This tender was classified under the CPV code 48000000, which pertains to software packages and information systems. The procurement method employed was a direct tender through a single tender action, as it was below the threshold value. The tender period concluded on 28 June 2022, with an award date of 12 July 2022, following a contract period that spans from 12 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. The contract was valued at £52,438.95 and was executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions and information systems. SMEs can particularly benefit from such tenders, as it demonstrates the Met Office’s aim to engage with local businesses, fostering growth within the sector. Businesses that possess expertise in delivering customised software packages or technological support would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software License

Notice Description

Software License

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfa16bbf-5199-417b-b3c4-3ed24b966242
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214f9ab4-0a6b-43e3-89a4-695804885e7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,438 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,438 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 6-12 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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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