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title: "Technical Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4516eacb-cdb7-4e4a-a108-59ff20711c12"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-09-11"
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# Technical Support Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4516eacb-cdb7-4e4a-a108-59ff20711c12

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Technical Support Services" was conducted by the Met Office, primarily focused on IT services including consulting and software development. This tender was in the award stage as of 11th September 2017, with the contract valued at £15,000. The tender ended on 3rd May 2017, with the contract period commencing on 4th May 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2018. The delivery location for the services was in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation below threshold.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT and software development services to engage in the public sector market. Companies that can provide technical support, consulting, and related IT services would be ideally positioned to compete, capitalising on the expertise required to fulfil the contract's specifications. The limited competitive nature of the procurement method indicates that a focused pool of suppliers might have engaged in this process, making it crucial for interested businesses to maintain awareness of similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Technical Support Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/411237d7-915a-4df6-965f-27dd4e3ddc79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | NERC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2017 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/411237d7-915a-4df6-965f-27dd4e3ddc79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/411237d7-915a-4df6-965f-27dd4e3ddc79
  11th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3a38148-4026-4722-8ba3-d48822c68e1e
  Technical Support Services

## Provenance

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