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title: "Development and Support for FGS System"
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# Development and Support for FGS System

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d5b1e2b-410b-4565-9fd1-5809d787d408

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Development and Support for FGS System" was initiated by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the IT services category specifically for consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method employed was selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement, and it is currently in the Award stage. The total value of the contract is £111,000, which commenced on 1st November 2017 and concluded on 31st December 2017. The tender period officially ended on 31st October 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT services. Companies that specialise in software development, consulting, and support services may find a suitable niche here, particularly those that can leverage existing government framework agreements. The involvement of the Met Office further emphasizes the need for reliable and innovative solutions in the public sector, making this an attractive opportunity for competitive suppliers in the technology domain.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM1043iii.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25d765f-1430-4963-9652-b1e88ba92b7a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,000 |
| 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 | THE APP BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25d765f-1430-4963-9652-b1e88ba92b7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25d765f-1430-4963-9652-b1e88ba92b7a
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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