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title: "IT Support Services"
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# IT Support Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15a3cb75-21b5-46fe-ad2f-f3203420b949

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## Summary

The procurement process for IT Support Services, valued at £50,000, was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This contracting opportunity falls under the IT services category and was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14 October 2020, with the contract commencing the following day and set to expire on 14 October 2021. The contract is now in the award stage, having been officially published on 25 January 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. Businesses that can leverage their expertise in these areas will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially given the national focus on enhanced IT capabilities in public sector organisations. Additionally, as the contract is already awarded, interested suppliers should keep an eye on future tenders from the Met Office and similar entities for ongoing procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework DOS3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aeced0a-e3ff-4df3-84d5-f037334a13ad |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2020 - 14 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aeced0a-e3ff-4df3-84d5-f037334a13ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aeced0a-e3ff-4df3-84d5-f037334a13ad
  25th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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