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title: "Software Licences"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2331de14-0e47-4016-a2d7-539f0a92777c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-04-28"
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# Software Licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2331de14-0e47-4016-a2d7-539f0a92777c

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## Summary

The procurement process for software licences and support was conducted by the Met Office, a prominent organisation based in Exeter, England. This procurement falls under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000) and was executed through a direct method as a single tender action. The contract document was published on 28th April 2020, while the contract itself is active, with a value of £49,600 and an execution period spanning from 17th December 2019 to 31st December 2020. The tender period concluded on 16th December 2019, and deliveries were to be addressed to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software licensing and support services. Businesses that could effectively compete include those with experience in developing, consulting, or providing technical support for software solutions. The contract's specific nature and value suggest that smaller companies with innovative offerings might find significant growth potential by engaging in similar procurement exercises.

## Notice

Software licences and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4cfcda0-9dad-4e7a-92fe-c9dc5ec6484d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,600 |
| 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 | GITHUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2020 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4cfcda0-9dad-4e7a-92fe-c9dc5ec6484d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4cfcda0-9dad-4e7a-92fe-c9dc5ec6484d
  28th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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