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Mapbox subscription renewal

MET OFFICE

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of a Mapbox subscription, titled "Mapbox subscription renewal" for the year 2025-26. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," and the contract was established through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The process has now reached the award and contract stage, with the contract having been signed on 8th May 2025 and set to be active from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. The total contract value is GBP 73,000.

This tender represents an invaluable opportunity for businesses involved in providing software packages and information systems, particularly those offering subscription-based services. While this specific contract was awarded directly to Mapbox, indicating a specialised or niche service that supports business growth through government partnerships, other businesses in similar sectors may take notice of potential future opportunities as the Met Office may seek further solutions or enhancements related to this procurement category.

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Notice Title

Mapbox subscription renewal

Notice Description

Annual renewal of Mapbox subscription (2025-26)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055af4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038165-2025
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
£73,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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

MAPBOX

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