Award

Ciphr Connect - Ciphr Secure Human Resources (HR) Software as a Service

MET OFFICE

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Award

19 Apr 2023 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract to CIPHR LIMITED for the provision of Ciphr Connect - Ciphr Secure Human Resources (HR) Software as a Service. The contract, valued at 482,220 GBP, was awarded on 28th February 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with the call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2025. The procurement was in the services category and was published on Contracts Finder. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, and the deadline for submission was 14th February 2023. The Met Office is the buying organisation, located in EXETER, South West, United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the software package and information systems industry. Businesses offering human resources software services could compete well in this tender. The contract period of 2 years provides a stable revenue stream for the chosen supplier, CIPHR LIMITED. Businesses aiming to grow through public procurement contracts in the services sector should pay attention to similar future opportunities. The award of this contract highlights the importance of providing innovative and secure HR software services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Ciphr Connect - Ciphr Secure Human Resources (HR) Software as a Service

Notice Description

Ciphr Connect - Ciphr Secure Human Resources (HR) Software as a Service. 2 year subscription and managed service. Call off from G-Cloud 13 - RM1557.13

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0ae17e9-f0f8-4e65-9da9-169d316e5ab3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c254740-eaab-4be2-a8ec-1f1e4ac3a6ce
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
SME

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
£482,220 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£482,220 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

CIPHR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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