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title: "Software licences"
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# Software licences

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e2c2ebf-dde5-4870-9cb8-4d1269948b68

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## Summary

The Met Office is conducting a procurement process to award a contract for software licences, valued at £36,816. This procurement falls within the services category and is classified under the CPV code 48000000, which pertains to software package and information systems. The procurement method used is a direct award through a single tender action, as it is below the threshold. The contract period begins on 16 April 2022 and runs until 15 April 2025. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the award being confirmed on 4 March 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that offer licences and support services. Given that the procurement is designated for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), eligible companies should focus on demonstrating their capability to deliver software solutions that meet the Met Office's operational needs. Potential bidders would benefit from showcasing innovative software products that enhance functionality and usability, thereby aligning with the Met Office's focus on cutting-edge technology in its operations.

## Notice

Software licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/893a0366-74ec-4e5a-ab29-0faa959dfeb9 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2022 - 15 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,816 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,816 |
| 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 | XEBIALABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/893a0366-74ec-4e5a-ab29-0faa959dfeb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/893a0366-74ec-4e5a-ab29-0faa959dfeb9
  14th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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