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title: "Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00b07c2d-2156-482b-b040-e2a09709ffde"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-10-21"
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# Software Licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00b07c2d-2156-482b-b040-e2a09709ffde

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## Summary

The procurement process involving the Met Office pertains to the acquisition of software licences, support, and subscription services for their existing IT system. The procurement, categorised under IT services, had a total value of £47,989 and was executed through a direct single tender action. The contract period is set from 9th July 2019 to 30th June 2020, with the award for this contract being made on 8th July 2019. The services will be delivered to the Met Office's location in Exeter, England, specifically within the South West region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software licensing and support services. Companies looking to expand should consider engaging with the Met Office, given their ongoing needs for IT solutions. As the awarded supplier, IBM United Kingdom Ltd, demonstrates, there is a competitive landscape where SMEs with innovative offerings can thrive, especially in providing tailored services that meet the specific requirements of government contracts.

## Notice

Software licences, support and subscription for existing system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efe546d-aa19-4571-9255-e2379de56459 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,989 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efe546d-aa19-4571-9255-e2379de56459

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efe546d-aa19-4571-9255-e2379de56459
  21st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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