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Software Support Services

MET OFFICE

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29 May 2020 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has recently completed a procurement process for "Software Support Services," specifically focusing on Microsoft unified support services. This tender was initiated through a single tender action method and is classified under IT services, with a contract value of £74,000. The contract period spans from 23 January 2020 to 31 January 2021, with the procurement process marked as complete as of 22 January 2020, the date of award publication being 29 May 2020.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in Microsoft technologies may find this tender particularly relevant. The contract was awarded to Microsoft Ltd, highlighting the competition for companies willing to engage in similar future opportunities with the Met Office or other public sector organisations requiring advanced software support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Support Services

Notice Description

Microsoft unified support services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbfdf5aa-68e5-4d7a-8963-bebac19d0d00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2b8ff0-7f8d-45c9-92a7-5227cb12d9b2
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
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
£74,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 1-2 years
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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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