Award

IT Support

MET OFFICE

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27 Apr 2020 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a public procurement process for IT Support services valued at £13,662. The tender, which falls under the category of IT services including consulting and software support, utilised a direct procurement method through a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 23rd December 2019 and concluded on 31st March 2020. The award for this contract was published on 27th April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and technical support. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for similar contracts should have capabilities in providing IT consultancy, software solutions, and comprehensive website support services. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's portfolio and foster growth within the competitive landscape of public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Support

Notice Description

IT and website support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2616cdc-b6c7-45d4-b5d0-7e61dbb05508
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a92d6d8-92ef-4028-86b9-ce907200da6c
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

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
£13,662 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,662 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 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

NEW SIGNATURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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