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XL Deploy Software Renewal

MET OFFICE

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14 Mar 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the XL Deploy software subscription. The procurement, categorised under software package and information systems, involved a direct method without competition, falling below the threshold. The contracting process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract signed on 13th March 2025 and taking effect from 16th April 2025 to 15th April 2027. The total contract value amounts to £41,233.92 GBP.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those capable of offering competitive maintenance and renewal services for software products. Small and medium-sized enterprises, similar to the awarded supplier Digital.ai Software (UK) Limited, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts, leveraging their agility and specialized expertise. The direct procurement method utilised here suggests an emphasis on established relationships and proven service delivery, underscoring the importance of building a strong track record with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

XL Deploy Software Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of XL Deploy software subscription for a period of two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009386-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,361 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 15 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL.AI SOFTWARE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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