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title: "Software support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-01"
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# Software support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b02fdfc-c6e4-47d2-9ea1-2a6c92ea79af

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office based in Exeter, England, which has recently completed a tender for software support services titled "Software support". The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold, with a contract value of £13,750. The tender period concluded on 15 March 2022, and the awarded contract will run from 1 April 2022 to 23 March 2023. This initiative falls within the services industry category and aims to ensure ongoing technical support for essential software.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software support services to expand their business portfolio. With the awarded contract going to AIT Partnership Group Limited, companies that can demonstrate expertise in software maintenance and customer support are encouraged to consider future tenders. As the Met Office continues to rely on robust software solutions, the competitive landscape invites innovative and responsive suppliers eager to meet evolving service requirements.

## Notice

Software support renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5585e739-c4fc-4782-b730-4e6b4bda86c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 23 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,750 |
| 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 | AIT PARTNERSHIP GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5585e739-c4fc-4782-b730-4e6b4bda86c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5585e739-c4fc-4782-b730-4e6b4bda86c4
  1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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