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DbArchive

MET OFFICE

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23 Apr 2025 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, has completed a procurement process for a right to use licence for DbArchive, a software package and information system. The procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted using a direct method, allowing below-threshold procurement without competition. Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham, has been awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 10th April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2032, valued at £55,716.66 including VAT. This process was completed under the UK's Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

This procurement presents an opportunity primarily for businesses in the software and information systems industry. Large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive software solutions and those specialising in public sector engagement could potentially benefit from similar future tenders. This could also encourage smaller firms to consider partnerships or joint ventures with larger entities to participate in such direct procurement processes, thereby expanding their business footprint within government contracts.

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Notice Title

DbArchive

Notice Description

Right to use licence for DbArchive. PS55716.66 (inc VAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016372-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,430 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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