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title: "Software licence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33be8bcb-1d14-498d-9c72-e47e0522facd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-03-26"
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# Software licence

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33be8bcb-1d14-498d-9c72-e47e0522facd

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for a software licence, support, and training services in the IT services sector, specifically classified under CPV code 72000000. This single tender action, valued at £53,114, was conducted as a direct procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 17 December 2018. The contract commenced on 18 December 2018 and is set to end on 18 December 2019.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. Businesses that provide comprehensive support and training in software solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, allowing them to expand their market presence and facilitate growth through partnerships with major public sector organisations like the Met Office.

## Notice

Software licence, support and training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4565cc91-6883-44f5-83c8-c84e5bf372fc |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 18 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,114 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,114 |
| 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 | FORGEROCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2019 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4565cc91-6883-44f5-83c8-c84e5bf372fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4565cc91-6883-44f5-83c8-c84e5bf372fc
  26th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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