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Software licence

MET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process involves the Met Office, which is based in Exeter, England, seeking a software licence valued at £818,718.30. The procurement falls under the services category related to software packages and information systems, and is classified as a limited procurement method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on 15 March 2022, with the awarded contract period spanning from 30 March 2022 to 30 March 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs experienced in software development and licensing, particularly those who can meet the needs of a large institution like the Met Office. Given the nature of the project, businesses that specialise in providing tailored software solutions, maintaining software systems, or offering innovative information systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software licence

Notice Description

Software licence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f321e492-c2ee-4765-9d20-fd04dda9c7b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0502294b-d84c-40e8-86d2-3f277c9c278f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£818,718 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£818,718 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2024 2-3 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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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