Award

ServiceNow testing automation

MET OFFICE

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 12:41

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Met Office, a central government authority located in Exeter, UK, for the implementation of an "ServiceNow testing automation" platform is now at its award stage. The contract was awarded on 30th March 2026 to AutomatePro Ltd, based in London, UK. This contract is valued at £74,500 and runs from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2027. This direct procurement method was conducted without competition, designed to be below the threshold, and the procurement primarily falls within the 'goods' category, specifically targeting automation systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in automation systems for ServiceNow. The procurement process, tailored for streamlined execution below the competition threshold, allows small and medium enterprises to participate in government contracts effectively. Businesses with expertise in automated testing platforms and a capacity to deliver quality solutions can leverage this contract to build a strong relationship with a central government authority, expanding their foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

ServiceNow testing automation

Notice Description

Implementation of an automated testing platform for ServiceNow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06723e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029097-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£74,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AUTOMATEPRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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