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title: "Data Portal Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-056c41f5-21af-4fee-9637-9c31e006db03"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-03-12"
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# Data Portal Subscription

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-056c41f5-21af-4fee-9637-9c31e006db03

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## Summary

The Met Office has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Data Portal Subscription" focusing on IT services, specifically in the area of consulting, software development, and Internet support. The contract, valued at £18,925, commenced on 7 December 2018 and is set to conclude on 30 November 2019, with the tender period closing on 6 December 2018. The delivery location for this contract was in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement used a direct method, utilising a single tender action as it was below the threshold.

This contract offers opportunities for SMEs looking to expand their services in the IT consulting and software development sector. Businesses that possess the capability to provide marine observation data solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, especially those interested in government projects and contracts related to environmental data services. Given the ongoing demand in this field, companies with innovative technology solutions or data analytics expertise may find significant growth potential in responding to such tenders.

## Notice

Data portal subscription for marine observations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdd9258-10f2-440a-be99-9ee788c25474 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,925 |
| 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 | RIGNET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdd9258-10f2-440a-be99-9ee788c25474

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdd9258-10f2-440a-be99-9ee788c25474
  12th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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