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VCP Moodle

MET OFFICE

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30 Jul 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a tender process for the provision of Moodle hosting and support packages. The procurement process, identified as "VCP Moodle", involved a limited competition method below the threshold. Key dates include the contract period from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2026, with the contract having been signed on 30th July 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT services like consulting, software development, and support, and is valued at £14,873.00 excluding VAT (£17,847.60 including VAT).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software support to explore potential growth avenues by engaging in similar future contracts. Organisations with capabilities in managing and supporting Moodle platforms, particularly those accustomed to working with government entities, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such procurement activities. Developing expertise in limited competition processes could also position companies favourably for future public sector service contracts.

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Notice Title

VCP Moodle

Notice Description

Moodle hosting and support packages for the following sites for the period 15/09/2025 to 14/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044134-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£14,873 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 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

HUBKEN GROUP

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