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IT Support Services

MET OFFICE

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16 Nov 2020 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for IT Support Services valued at £22,500, initiated as a call-off from the Government Framework RM1557. This contract was awarded on 6th May 2020, with the tender period concluding on the same date. The ensuing contract commenced on 7th May 2020 and concluded on 31st July 2020. The procurement method employed was selective, within the broader category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services to engage with a prominent public sector organisation. Given that the contract is tailored towards flexible and responsive IT support, firms with expertise in software development and technical consulting would be particularly well-suited to compete. Such opportunities not only enhance business growth but also provide a platform for SMEs to establish long-term relationships with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Support Services

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework RM1557.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e294916b-77c3-4329-8595-153976b87440
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4393a3a-3a84-4b6f-ba74-36c603f746ad
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
£22,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 May 2020 - 31 Jul 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
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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

ROWE IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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