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title: "Cloud Usage Costs"
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# Cloud Usage Costs

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-242c7839-9d82-4fe1-80e2-b831cfb28c55

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Cloud Usage Costs" was conducted by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method utilised was selective and involved a call-off from the Government Framework Agreement G-Cloud 9. The contract period commenced on 7 September 2018 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 March 2019. Key dates in this process include the end of the tender period on 6 September 2018, with a total value of £407,121 awarded to AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in government procurement. Companies that excel in software development, cloud services, and IT consulting would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Leveraging government frameworks like G-Cloud can enhance visibility and access to public sector opportunities, contributing to sustainable business growth in the technology sector.

## Notice

Contract called off from mini-competition run under Government Framework Agreement G-Cloud 9.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f32a852-36d0-48d4-817f-c9f8275aa8e9 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £407,121 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £407,121 |
| 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 | AMAZON WEB SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f32a852-36d0-48d4-817f-c9f8275aa8e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f32a852-36d0-48d4-817f-c9f8275aa8e9
  17th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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