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title: "IT Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40f06bd4-44de-4ad0-a7c4-da3e6fc38d94"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-07-15"
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# IT Support and Maintenance

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40f06bd4-44de-4ad0-a7c4-da3e6fc38d94

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Met Office involves the award of a contract for "IT Support and Maintenance" services, valued at £76,000. This contract falls under the IT services category and was executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated through a direct method, specifically as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 2 April 2019 and concluded on 30 April 2019, with the contract award publicly announced on 15 July 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in IT consulting and support services, to engage with a prominent public authority like the Met Office. Businesses that offer comprehensive IT solutions, including system modifications and enhancements under support agreements, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Collaborating with a reputable client such as the Met Office can enhance business credibility and foster growth in the competitive public sector landscape.

## Notice

Service to fix and modify existing system features as an extension of existing support and maintenance agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d06d1e3-e706-4dcd-9bb2-d8d6fbf728ea |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,000 |
| 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 | THE APP BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2019 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d06d1e3-e706-4dcd-9bb2-d8d6fbf728ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d06d1e3-e706-4dcd-9bb2-d8d6fbf728ea
  15th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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