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Software Development

MET OFFICE

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20 Nov 2017 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "Software Development" valued at £1,035,258.93. This undertaking was initiated under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a government framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1 September 2017 and ran through to 31 August 2019. The related tender period concluded on 29 August 2017, making this an important event within the IT services industry, particularly in software development and consulting.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, especially those focused on software development, consulting, and support. As the procurement was awarded to Softcat LTD, businesses that possess flexibility and robust technical capabilities can position themselves effectively for similar future contracts. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate substantial growth and enhance market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Development

Notice Description

Further competition run under Government Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb15da23-ac24-4c86-92da-91e7d3477b17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63167f02-773e-4511-967e-c67fff4054b2
Current Stage
Award
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
£1,035,258 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,035,258 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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