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title: "IT application support and maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27f76066-1440-45d0-bd97-1373878e3805"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-04-12"
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# IT application support and maintenance

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27f76066-1440-45d0-bd97-1373878e3805

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## Summary

The Met Office has successfully completed a procurement process for "IT application support and maintenance," a contract valued at £165,000. This contract was initiated as a selective tender, called off from the Government Framework DOS 4, and is categorised under IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract period commenced on 4th March 2021 and concluded on 2nd July 2021, with the tender period ending on 3rd March 2021. The project took place in the South West region of England, specifically from their headquarters in Exeter.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting and software services. Businesses with expertise in application support, maintenance, and related IT services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. With the Met Office being a prestigious client in the public sector, successful engagement on such projects can enhance a company's credibility and pave the way for further growth in the competitive public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework DOS 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9656b75b-a8cd-450b-a287-43578035f080 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2021 - 2 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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

- 12 Apr 2021 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9656b75b-a8cd-450b-a287-43578035f080

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9656b75b-a8cd-450b-a287-43578035f080
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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