Award

Software support services

MET OFFICE

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Award

22 May 2018 at 13:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for software support services is being conducted by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. The contract, valued at £45,772.88, is part of a selective procurement method where the tender was called off from Government Framework Agreement G-Cloud. The tender period ended on 8th February 2018 and the contract period commenced on 9th February 2018, lasting for one year until 8th February 2019. This contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, which is classified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement process is in the award stage, with the notice published on 22nd May 2018.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the software services sector, particularly those offering support and maintenance services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technology solutions, particularly those with experience in government framework contracts, would be well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders. The established relationship with the Met Office may also benefit companies that can demonstrate their capability to provide ongoing support services in aligned sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software support services

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement G-Cloud.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb223538-77b3-4cbb-9621-96c7282c5ba6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2372d5-25f4-40ef-96ef-024c1ca7068a
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,772 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,772 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2018 - 8 Feb 2019 6-12 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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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