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title: "Service licence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b6e27fd-27fd-4f73-bf2b-9e30a9cf354f"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-06"
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# Service licence

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b6e27fd-27fd-4f73-bf2b-9e30a9cf354f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is based in Exeter, England, and has awarded a contract for a software licence under the category of Software package and information systems. This direct tender, classified as a single tender action below the threshold, valued at £40,837, was completed as of December 14, 2021, with the contract period extending to December 17, 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development and information systems. Businesses that can provide innovative software solutions or enhancements to existing systems would be particularly well-suited to compete in future related tenders, fostering growth through potential partnerships with government organisations like the Met Office.

## Notice

Software licence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdac3101-56fd-4b0b-ad12-1ed062b62ef9 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2021 - 17 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,837 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,837 |
| 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 | GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdac3101-56fd-4b0b-ad12-1ed062b62ef9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdac3101-56fd-4b0b-ad12-1ed062b62ef9
  6th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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