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FGS Third line support contract extension until

MET OFFICE

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05 Apr 2024 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded the FGS Third line support contract extension until September 30, 2024, with a value of £75,000. The procurement stage was completed under a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on February 29, 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract extension with the Met Office offers growth opportunities for businesses, especially in IT services for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The award was granted to SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, a large-scale business based in London, highlighting potential for similar companies looking to expand their presence in the IT services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FGS Third line support contract extension until

Notice Description

FGS Third line support contract extension until Framework Number:RM1043.7FG

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d747c192-6bd2-4a80-b2ea-fd4235ff9fe2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d69c1df-66c5-436a-820f-c2f2c73e6a1b
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
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 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
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

SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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