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title: "IT application support and maintenance"
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published: "2021-04-12"
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# IT application support and maintenance

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47151ef7-899d-4d88-bdb8-71ed2a85d881

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "IT application support and maintenance" was conducted by the Met Office, with procurement classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This selective tendering process was initiated with a deadline for submissions on 3rd March 2021, and the contract period commenced on 4th March 2021, concluding on 30th September 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £42,600, was published on 12th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those offering application support and maintenance. Businesses that can showcase expertise in software development, consulting, and ongoing IT support would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract was awarded to Softwire Technology Limited, indicating a preference for skilled suppliers capable of delivering IT services under a framework agreement.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework DOS 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4906564a-3a41-42f1-8c2e-522a6aaccbe4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,600 |
| 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 | SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4906564a-3a41-42f1-8c2e-522a6aaccbe4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4906564a-3a41-42f1-8c2e-522a6aaccbe4
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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