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title: "Emp Licence"
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published: "2025-03-10"
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# Emp Licence

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4902cf6a-27c3-4074-b8a1-ae13a81c94ff

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Emp Licence" tender, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). This tender utilised a selective procurement method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates for this tender include the tender period end date of 14 February 2024 and the contract period spanning from 28 February 2025 to 31 March 2027. The contract value is £436,416 GBP. The location for delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to engage in substantial service provision, potentially yielding significant business growth. Given the nature of the procurement, smaller businesses (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the Met Office encourages participation from this segment. The selected supplier, TIMEWATCH PL, a small enterprise based in London, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive from such opportunities, providing both products and services to meet the Met Office's requirements under the framework agreement.

## Notice

Emp Licence Framework Number: RM1557.14D

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397b018d-c2c2-4c75-881e-7151dbf6da71 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £436,416 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £436,416 |
| 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 | TIMEWATCH PL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397b018d-c2c2-4c75-881e-7151dbf6da71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397b018d-c2c2-4c75-881e-7151dbf6da71
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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