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Award

07 Jul 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Met Office, a public authority in Exeter, involved awarding a contract for the renewal of service mapping software titled "ServiceNow Data Content Manager". The process pertains to the services industry, specifically IT services including consulting, software development, and support, across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, having been completed without competition under a direct method, indicated as below threshold. Key dates in this process include the contract's start date on 12th June 2026 and its end date on 31st August 2027, with the contract valued at EUR 64,972.0.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and Internet support. Given the direct procurement method used, companies wishing to compete in future tenders may benefit from establishing strong relationships with government bodies like the Met Office to explore such direct opportunities. Large companies that can deliver specialised software and related support services would be well-placed to supply similar contracts in this public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ServiceNow Data Content Manager

Notice Description

Renewal of service mapping software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063555-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£64,972 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SERVICENOW

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