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title: "IT Support and Maintenance"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-07-31"
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# IT Support and Maintenance

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a6f109e-df85-4d07-8c1b-4cfee02d2663

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, has completed a procurement process titled "IT Support and Maintenance" within the IT services industry category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a total contract value of £16,400. The contract period commenced on 9 April 2020 and concludes on 1 April 2021. The procurement was fully completed as of 8 April 2020, with the awarded contract announced on 31 July 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector to establish or expand their operations, particularly those specialising in IT support and maintenance. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience, capability in providing IT solutions, and a passion for delivering high-quality service would be well-suited to compete in future tenders for similar contracts with the Met Office and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

IT Support and Maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31334c9-9b4e-499c-a27e-887f66401550 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2020 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,400 |
| 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 | AXIAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2020 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31334c9-9b4e-499c-a27e-887f66401550

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e31334c9-9b4e-499c-a27e-887f66401550
  31st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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