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14 Jul 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Met Office focuses on awarding a contract for "Prosci licences" relevant to the software and information systems industry category. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, the buying organisation is a central government public authority. The procurement method employed was a direct, below threshold process, executed without competition. This specific contract, valued at £11,345, was awarded on 14th July 2026 to PROSCI UK LIMITED and is set to be active from 1st August 2026 until 31st July 2027. The overall procurement is currently at the award stage, with all associated steps now complete.

This tender offers businesses specialising in software licensing and information systems a strategic opportunity for growth, particularly small and medium enterprises that focus on providing niche solutions tailored to government needs. As the procurement method was direct, familiarity and previous engagement with the Met Office or related government sectors could enhance competitiveness in future related tenders. For businesses aiming to enter public sector markets, understanding such targeted procurements can inform strategy and highlight entry points for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Prosci licences

Notice Description

Prosci licences 26/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066472-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£11,345 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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

PROSCI

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