Planning

ServiceNow Testing Automation

MET OFFICE

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Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is currently in the planning stage of procuring a ServiceNow Testing Automation solution. This initiative falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category and involves the procurement of goods. The contract, valued at £75,000, is structured to benefit SMEs with a planned duration from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with potential extension to 31st July 2027. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the Proactis portal by 30th June 2025 for the preliminary market engagement. The location of interest for this opportunity is within the United Kingdom, specifically Exeter.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in software automation solutions. Businesses that specialize in automation technology and software packages will be well-suited to compete, especially those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. By engaging early in the market engagement phase, businesses can influence the technical requirements and position themselves favourably for subsequent procurement stages. This initial engagement presents an ideal chance for companies to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a pivotal role in this public sector digital transformation initiative.

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Notice Title

ServiceNow Testing Automation

Notice Description

The Met Office wishes to undertake preliminary market engagement with potential suppliers who could provide ServiceNow Testing Automation as a means of exploring the current state of the automation software market and to further inform the Met Office technical requirements, prior to undertaking a formal procurement process.

Planning Information

Please register on the Proactis portal using the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=603d496c-2b45-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True All details are in the attached documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054545
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030936-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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