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Quest Active Directory Renewal

MET OFFICE

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29 Dec 2025 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, UK, for the "Quest Active Directory Renewal" project. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," classified with CPV code 48000000. This tender, with an ID of 1946, was completed via a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract award stage has been completed, with the contract being signed on 24th November 2025, and the supplier is set to deliver from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £28,291.06, with a gross amount of £33,949.26.

This tender offers potential opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages, particularly for those interested in public sector contracts. Large enterprises with experience in providing information systems solutions, similar to BOXXE LIMITED, the supplier contracted for this project, would have been well-suited to bid for this procurement. Engaging in such contracts can foster business growth by enhancing expertise in government-related software solutions and potentially leading to further opportunities in the government sector. Although the procurement method was direct, businesses aiming to establish a strong profile in this category should monitor similar projects for upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quest Active Directory Renewal

Notice Description

Annual renewal of Quest Active Directory subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086218-2025
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
£28,291 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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