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title: "Services bought in"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1cae883e-0ba7-4e53-b5f0-51d506354cf4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2023-02-16"
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# Services bought in

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cae883e-0ba7-4e53-b5f0-51d506354cf4

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for Tech support services in the IT services category with a value of £21,074. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 19th January 2023 to 1st April 2023. The tender period ended on 3rd January 2023, and the services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender from the Met Office presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector. Businesses providing consulting, software development, and Internet support services would be well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded to ESRI (UK) LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, indicating opportunities for similar businesses to engage with the Met Office in the future.

## Notice

Tech support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9e3e45-0627-41a5-9ee3-645479ae8979 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2023 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,074 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,074 |
| 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 | ESRI (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2023 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9e3e45-0627-41a5-9ee3-645479ae8979

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b9e3e45-0627-41a5-9ee3-645479ae8979
  16th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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