Award

XL Deploy 2yr renewal

MET OFFICE

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19 May 2025 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by the Met Office, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, involved the two-year renewal of the XL Deploy service, with a contract period from 16 March 2025 to 15 April 2027. This process, categorized under IT services which includes consulting, software development, Internet, and support, took place in Exeter (EX1 3PB) and the award stage has been completed. The procurement method employed was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. Digital.ai Software (UK) Ltd, based in London, was awarded the contract, which was formally signed on 13 March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in software development and consulting. Although the contract was awarded without competition, enterprises with expertise in technology solutions akin to those of Digital.ai Software (UK) Ltd might consider showcasing their offerings to similar public authorities. Companies of a large scale are particularly well-suited for this type of service procurement, as they can leverage their extensive resources and specialised expertise to effectively fulfil such contracts.

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Notice Title

XL Deploy 2yr renewal

Notice Description

XL Deploy 2yr renewal 16/04/25-15/04/27 (ROF ref - 0062J00000tlhcGQAQ)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05167c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022454-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2025 - 16 Apr 2027 2-3 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

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