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title: "Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-01-03"
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# Software

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37e7cf9b-05e0-49b8-b602-9dea18426074

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for software services under the classification of CPV 48000000. This contract was awarded to CATALYST IT, with a total value of £54,331, following a selective procurement method call-off from a government framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 4th October 2017 and concluded on 31st December 2018. The initial tender process ended on 3rd October 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in software service provision within the public sector. Companies specialising in IT solutions and software development, especially those with experience in framework agreements, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The successful track record of CATALYST IT highlights the potential for growth in this sector, particularly for those companies ready to collaborate with governmental bodies like the Met Office.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e6f71cf-bc42-4a96-bcd3-01d7b7a29917 |
| 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 | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,331 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,331 |
| 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 | CATALYST IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2018 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e6f71cf-bc42-4a96-bcd3-01d7b7a29917

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e6f71cf-bc42-4a96-bcd3-01d7b7a29917
  3rd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/292101cb-81e8-403c-b683-2340f68ce71d
  Software

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